1. Plural of persifflage; instances of light, playful, or mocking banter; witty teasing or raillery.
Usage: Formal or literary register; Often used to describe clever, good-natured mockery in conversation or writing

Examples

• The dinner conversation was filled with witty persiflages between the two old friends.
• Her persiflages about his cooking skills were delivered with such charm that he laughed along.
• The novel's dialogue sparkles with clever persiflages and verbal sparring.
• He deflected the criticism with persiflages rather than taking offense.
• Their exchange of persiflages made the otherwise tense meeting more enjoyable.
• The critic's persiflages about the actor's performance were both cutting and affectionate.