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pleasantry
[ plez-uhn-tree ]
/ ˈplɛz ən tri /
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noun, plural pleas·ant·ries.
good-humored teasing; banter.
a humorous or jesting remark.
a courteous social remark used to initiate or facilitate a conversation: to exchange pleasantries.
a humorous action.
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British Dictionary definitions for pleasantry
pleasantry
/ (ˈplɛzəntrɪ) /
noun plural -ries
(often plural) an agreeable or amusing remark, often one made in order to be politethey exchanged pleasantries
an agreeably humorous manner or style
rare enjoyment; pleasantnessa pleasantry of life
Word Origin for pleasantry
C17: from French plaisanterie, from plaisant pleasant
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