Sentences

persiflage in a sentence

n.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

Persiflage is light, playful banter or mockery often characterized by a teasing or joking tone.

Sample Sentences

  1. The conversation was filled with persiflage, as the friends playfully mocked each other's fashion choices.
  2. Her persiflage about the new coworker's accent lightened the mood during the tense meeting.
  3. Despite the serious subject matter, his speech was laced with persiflage that kept the audience entertained.
  4. They engaged in a delightful persiflage that revealed their deep bond and shared sense of humor.
  5. The critics noted the persiflage in his review, which added a clever twist to his otherwise serious analysis.