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raillery
This term describes a specific brand of social play characterized by wit and a lack of malice. It suggests a sophisticated, rhythmic exchange of jokes where the participants are in on the gag, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie rather than conflict. It is more refined than simple teasing and carries a connotation of intellectual agility.
While often used as an uncountable mass noun to describe the general atmosphere of a conversation, the word can be pluralized as railleries when referring to specific instances or individual acts of teasing.
Meanings
Examples
The dinner party was filled with the light raillery of old friends.
Stop this raillery and tell me the truth about the missing files.
Their relationship was built on a foundation of constant, affectionate raillery.
Their relationship was built on a foundation of constant, affectionate raillery.
I hope he does not take my raillery as a genuine insult.
The court was known for its sophisticated raillery and sharp wit.
He enjoyed the gentle raillery of his colleagues during the coffee break.
Is this just more of your usual raillery or are you actually serious?
The two detectives exchanged a bit of professional raillery while waiting for the suspect.