What is another word for persiflage?
125 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ pˈɜːsɪflˌɑːʒ], [ pˈɜːsɪflˌɑːʒ], [ p_ˈɜː_s_ɪ_f_l_ˌɑː_ʒ]
Persiflage can be defined as light, playful banter or conversation. Synonyms for this word include repartee, badinage, jesting, raillery, and teasing. Each of these words has a slightly different connotation, but all refer to a humorous and witty exchange between individuals. Repartee is often considered quick and clever, while badinage may have a more flirtatious tone. Jest is an action that is intended to be humorous, while raillery is a teasing or provocative manner of speech. Teasing can often include ribbing or poking fun at someone in a lighthearted way. These synonyms are useful for expressing a playful tone and elevating conversation.
Synonyms for Persiflage:
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n.
• badinage • banter • communication • repartee- bons mots ,
- re joinder ,
- re joinders ,
- re tort ,
- re torts ,
- re-joinder ,
- re-joinders ,
- re-tort ,
- re-torts ,
- wittinesses .
Other relevant words:
- Asteism ,
- Boutade ,
- Chaffing ,
- Facetiae ,
- Fooling ,
- Irrision ,
- Kidding ,
- Quizzing ,
- aphorism ,
- apothegm ,
- backchat ,
- badinage ,
- banter ,
- bon mot ,
- bright idea ,
- bright thought ,
- brilliant idea ,
- chaff ,
- conceit ,
- conversation ,
- crack ,
- cross ,
- derision ,
- disrespect ,
- epigram ,
- exchange ,
- fooling around ,
- frivolity ,
- gibe ,
- give and take ,
- interchange ,
- irony ,
- jape ,
- jeering ,
- jest ,
- jesting ,
- jive ,
- joke ,
- joking ,
- josh ,
- joshing ,
- kidding around ,
- lampoonery ,
- mockery ,
- mot ,
- parody ,
- patter ,
- play of wit ,
- pleasantry ,
- quip ,
- quiz ,
- raillery ,
- rallying ,
- reciprocation ,
- repartee ,
- retort ,
- ribbing ,
- riposte ,
- sally ,
- sardonic grin ,
- satire ,
- scintillation ,
- scoffing ,
- smart crack ,
- snappy comeback ,
- sport ,
- talk ,
- teasing ,
- twit ,
- wisecrack ,
- witticism ,
- word ,
- wordplay .
How to use "Persiflage" in context?
English words derived from ancient French word "persifler" meaning to tease, mocks, or make fun of someone. persiflage is the practice of exercising wit or humor at the expense of others.
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