persiflage (Meaning)
persiflage (n)
light teasing
persiflage (n.)
Frivolous or bantering talk; a frivolous manner of treating any subject, whether serious or otherwise; light raillery.
Synonyms & Antonyms of persiflage
persiflage Sentence Examples
- The comedian's persiflage about the mayor's policies elicited a mix of laughter and disapproval.
- The journalist's persiflage aimed to expose the hypocrisy of the politician's stance.
- The academic's persiflage of his colleagues' theories was met with amusement but also some skepticism.
- The actor's persiflage of the villain's motivations brought a surprising depth to the character.
- The author's persiflage in the novel's dialogue served to both entertain and critique societal norms.
- The artist's persiflage of traditional art forms challenged conventional perspectives on beauty.
- The politician's persiflage about his opponents' intelligence backfired, alienating potential voters.
- The musician's persiflage of classical melodies infused them with a refreshing modernity.
- The teacher's persiflage of the students' essays provided gentle but effective criticism.
- The couple's persiflage about their relationship revealed the underlying strength and humor in their bond.
FAQs About the word persiflage
light teasingFrivolous or bantering talk; a frivolous manner of treating any subject, whether serious or otherwise; light raillery.
give-and-take, jesting, chaff,joke, banter, repartee, raillery, laugh, badinage, humorousness
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The comedian's persiflage about the mayor's policies elicited a mix of laughter and disapproval.
The journalist's persiflage aimed to expose the hypocrisy of the politician's stance.
The academic's persiflage of his colleagues' theories was met with amusement but also some skepticism.
The actor's persiflage of the villain's motivations brought a surprising depth to the character.
