persiflage

UK
/ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/
US
/ˈpɜr.sə.flɑʒ/

Translations

persiflagenoun
persiflages
pl
The conversation was filled with light persiflage.
Разговор был полон легкого пересмешничества.
persiflageadjective
more persiflage
Comp.
most persiflage
Super.
UK
/ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/
US
/ˈpɜr.sə.flɑʒ/
Used attributively (rare) to modify a noun, meaning ‘characterized by light mockery or banter’.

Definitions

persiflagenoun
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.
persiflageadjective
Characterized by or exhibiting light, frivolous mockery or banter.
His persiflage remarks kept the discussion from becoming too tense.