persiflage

🇬🇧 UK/.pә:si'flɑ:ʒ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

Light, good-natured teasing or banter; frivolous talk

轻松的戏谑,插科打诨,嘲弄

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Their dinner conversation was filled with witty persiflage and good-natured teasing.

  • 2.

    The comedian's performance consisted mainly of clever persiflage rather than crude jokes.

  • 3.

    Friends engaged in friendly persiflage throughout the evening, laughing at each other's quips.

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