|
|
Definitions for: Raillery [n] light teasing repartee
Webster (1913) Definition: Rail"ler*y (r[a^]l"l[~e]r*[y^] or r[=a]l"-; 277), n.
[F. raillerie, fr. railler. See Rail to scoff.]
Pleasantry or slight satire; banter; jesting language;
satirical merriment.
Let raillery be without malice or heat. --B. Jonson.
Studies employed on low objects; the very naming of
them is sufficient to turn them into raillery.
--Addison.
Synonyms: backchat, banter, give-and-take
See Also: badinage, persiflage, repartee
|
|
Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder
Scrabble Cheat
Words With Friends Cheat
Hanging With Friends Cheat
Scramble With Friends Cheat
Ruzzle Cheat
Related Resources: q letter animals animals starting with u animlas that start with e |