Raillery: meaning, definitions and examples

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raillery

 

[ หˆreษชlษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

casual teasing or banter

Raillery is the act of making fun of or teasing someone in a light-hearted and good-natured way, often involving playful banter and wit. It is characterized by friendly and humorous exchanges that aim to amuse rather than offend.

Synonyms

banter, mockery, teasing

Examples of usage

  • He engaged in friendly raillery with his coworkers during the lunch break.
  • The sisters' raillery was filled with laughter and joy.
  • I enjoy the raillery between friends as it creates a lively and fun atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "raillery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zombaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคนเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spott

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ejekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปัƒะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drwina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raillerie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burlas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posmฤ›ch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒๅผ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zasmehovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ riลŸxษ™nd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burlas

Etymology

The word 'raillery' originated from the French word 'railler', meaning 'to mock' or 'to tease'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century. Raillery has been a common form of social interaction throughout history, often used to build camaraderie and strengthen relationships through light-hearted teasing and banter.

See also: derail, rail, railing, railroad, rails, railway.