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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Discussed in a frivolous, light-hearted way, in the manner of persiflage.

   "“He's persiflageous, Sarge! And how do you like that ace, Hennesy?”"

Example

More examples

"“He's persiflageous, Sarge! And how do you like that ace, Hennesy?”"

Etymology

From persiflage + -ous.

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