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1. (n.) pleasantry
good-humored teasing; banter.
2. pleasantry
a humorous action or remark.
3. pleasantry
a courteous remark used to facilitate a conversation.
Etymology: (1645–55; < F plaisanterie, OF plesanterie. See pleasant , -ry)
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1. (noun) pleasantry
an agreeable or amusing remark
"they exchange pleasantries"
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1. (noun) pleasantry
that which denotes or promotes pleasure or good humor; cheerfulness; gayety; merriment; especially, an agreeable playfulness in conversation; a jocose or humorous remark; badinage
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