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pleasantry

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛzəntɹi/

The English word “pleasantry” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A casual, courteous remark.
  2. A playful remark; a jest.
  3. Anything that promotes pleasure or merriment.

Etymology

From pleasant + -ry, probably modelled on Middle French plaisanterie.

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