persiflage
UK/.pә:si'flɑ:ʒ/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Light, good-natured teasing or banter; frivolous talk
轻松的戏谑，插科打诨，嘲弄
Root Breakdown
Loanwordpersiflageother
=persiflage
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.