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- [pur-suh-flahzh, pair-]
- /ˈpɜr səˌflɑʒ, ˈpɛər-/
- /ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-suh-flahzh, pair-]
- /ˈpɜr səˌflɑʒ, ˈpɛər-/
Definitions of persiflage word
- noun persiflage light, bantering talk or writing. 1
- noun persiflage a frivolous or flippant style of treating a subject. 1
- noun persiflage light frivolous conversation, style, or treatment; friendly teasing 0
- noun persiflage a light, frivolous or flippant style of writing or speaking 0
- noun persiflage such talk or writing 0
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Origin of persiflage
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < French, derivative of persifler to banter, equivalent to per- per- + siffler to whistle, hiss < Late Latin sifilāre, for Latin sībilāre; see sibilant, -age
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Parts of speech for Persiflage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
persiflage popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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persiflage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for persiflage
noun persiflage
- asteism — use of creative, courteous, and well-mannered sarcasm or ridicule
- badinage — Badinage is humorous or light-hearted conversation that often involves teasing someone.
- bon mot — A bon mot is a clever, witty remark.
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
- dissing — to show disrespect for; affront.
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