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raillery Definition

rail·lery (rā′lər ē)

noun pl. -·ler·ies

  1. light, good-natured ridicule or satire; banter
  2. a teasing act or remark

Etymology: Fr raillerie: see rail & -ery

raillery Synonyms

raillery

n.

banter, badinage, joking, teasing; see fun, parody, ridicule, teasing.

raillery Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • gentle: Many of her young friends ventured on a little gentle raillery.
  • light: Badinage and other light railleries were encouraged, provided they were impersonal and no threat to good fellowship or good breeding.

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