persiflage [noun]

Definition of persiflage:

light teasing

Synonyms of persiflage:

● Banter

● Badinage

● Raillery

● Ridicule

● Repartee

● Mockery

● Satire

● Pleasantry

● Chaff

● Joke

● Backchat


Opposite/Antonyms of persiflage:

● Seriousness

● Blubber

● Howl

● Reverence

● Sob

● Snivel

● Weep

● Whimper


Sentence/Example of persiflage:

In the presence of guests, such family crises must be tided over with neat persiflage.