raillery — good-humored teasing or mocking; playful banter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: good-humored teasing or mocking; playful banter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪləri/
Korean meaning: 선의의 놀림, 농담조의 조롱; 장난스러운 농담
Korean pronunciation: **레일**러리
Example Sentences
- The office raillery stopped when the boss walked in.
- She could handle any amount of raillery about her unusual hobby of collecting rubber ducks.
- Their raillery was so witty that even the target of their jokes couldn't help but laugh.
raillery
NOUN//ˈreɪləri//
good-humored teasing or mocking; playful banter
a smiling woman playfully mimics her friend's dramatic gestures while telling a story, exaggerating his hand movements with theatrical flair. Her friend realizes what she's doing and starts laughing at her impersonation. The third friend at the table grins widely and covers her mouth to suppress giggles. The man being teased shakes his head with an amused smile, clearly enjoying the friendly mockery. Everyone at the table is laughing together in a warm, comfortable atmosphere. good-humored teasing and playful banter among close friends
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Origin
From French 'railler' meaning 'to joke' or 'to tease,' which entered English in the 17th century. The French word itself comes from Old French meaning 'to chatter' or 'to make fun.'
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“The office raillery stopped when the boss walked in.”
“She could handle any amount of raillery about her unusual hobby of collecting rubber ducks.”
“Their raillery was so witty that even the target of their jokes couldn't help but laugh.”
“The professor's gentle raillery made even the most difficult topics enjoyable.”
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