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persiflage

/ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/

/ˈpɜr.sə.flɑʒ/

persiflagenoun

persiflages

Pl.

Translations

The conversation was filled with light persiflage.

Разговор был полон легкого пересмешничества.

Additional translations

Definitions

Light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.

The persiflage between the two friends was filled with playful jabs and laughter.

A frivolous or flippant style or tone in discussing a subject, especially one that might merit seriousness.

The columnist's persiflage regarding climate change angered many readers.

Synonyms

persiflageadjective

more persiflage

Komp.

most persiflage

Super.

/ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/

/ˈpɜr.sə.flɑʒ/

Used attributively (rare) to modify a noun, meaning ‘characterized by light mockery or banter’.

Definitions

Characterized by or exhibiting light, frivolous mockery or banter.

His persiflage remarks kept the discussion from becoming too tense.

Synonyms