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Persiflage: meaning, definitions and examples

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persiflage

 

[ หˆpษœหr.sษ™.flaส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

light banter

Persiflage refers to light and slightly mocking or bantering speech or writing. It often involves a playful or flippant tone, being characterized by a casual approach to serious subjects. This term can also imply a sense of irony and wit in the exchange. It is commonly used in literary criticism and social commentary when discussing interactions that are not to be taken seriously.

Synonyms

banter, jest, mockery, raillery, sarcasm

Examples of usage

  • Their conversation was filled with persiflage.
  • The article was layered with persiflage about politics.
  • He often resorts to persiflage when discussing heavy topics.

Translations

Translations of the word "persiflage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น persiflage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเค‚เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Persiflage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ejekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ัั„ั–ะปะฐะดะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ persiflaลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็šฎ่‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท persiflage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ persiflage

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ persiflรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ persiflรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒๅผ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ persiflaลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรฆgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒกแƒ˜แƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ˜แƒฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ persiflage

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ persiflage

Etymology

The word 'persiflage' originates from the French term 'persifler', which means to mock or to banter lightly. This, in turn, derives from the Latin 'per-' meaning through and 'siflar' meaning to blow or whistle. The concept of light mockery has been present in literature and art for centuries, often reflecting societal attitudes and the human tendency to use humor as a coping mechanism. First appearing in English during the late 18th century, persiflage was adopted into the lexicon of both casual and literary discourse. Its use has evolved, while still retaining the core of playful, light-hearted teasing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,109, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.