Persiflage

/ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/

Synonyms for "persiflage" (63 found)

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Closest matches (13)

aphorismapothegmbackchatbadinagebanterbon motboutadebright ideabright thoughtbrilliant ideachaffconceit
Noun(1 words)

Strong matches (19)

crackcrossepigramexchangefacetiaeflash of witflight of witfoolingfooling aroundgibegive-and-takegood-natured banterhappy thoughtharmless teasingjapejestjive

Related words (31)

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smart sayingsnappy comebacksportstroke of witturn of thoughttwitwisecrackwitticism

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bantering stylefacetious tonegentle persiflagelight banterraillery traditionscholarly persiflage

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After the third strike he returned to the bench to face the inevitable persiflage from his teammates.

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No one can deny Lady Charlotte Bury's assertion, that no well-regulated young female will ever indulge in a species of amusement so improper as flirtation; but it must be admitted, that having a pleasant partner is preferable to not dancing, and that a little persiflage, a little raillery, a little flattery, go far to make a partner pleasant.

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Polite dinner calls for persiflage rather than in-depth possibly offensive discussion.

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