Persiflage

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜrsɪˌflɑʒ/

Definitions of persiflage

noun a light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the persiflage between my classmates.

A2 The persiflage at the office party made everyone laugh.

B1 The friendly persiflage helped break the ice at the meeting.

B2 Her quick wit and clever persiflage always entertained the guests.

C1 The sophisticated persiflage at the literary event impressed the attendees.

C2 The intellectual persiflage between the scholars was both stimulating and insightful.

Examples of persiflage in a Sentence

formal The group engaged in light persiflage during the networking event.

informal We had a fun persiflage going on at the party last night.

slang The persiflage between the two friends was full of inside jokes.

figurative Their persiflage danced around the real issue at hand.

Grammatical Forms of persiflage

past tense

persiflaged

plural

persiflages

comparative

more persiflage

superlative

most persiflage

present tense

persiflages

future tense

will persiflage

perfect tense

have persiflaged

continuous tense

is persiflaging

singular

persiflage

positive degree

persiflage

infinitive

to persiflage

gerund

persiflaging

participle

persiflaging

Origin and Evolution of persiflage

First Known Use: 1701 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'persiflage' originated from the French language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe light banter or frivolous talk, the meaning of 'persiflage' has evolved to also include witty or teasing conversation.