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persiflage

noun

/ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

Meaning

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.

banter, mockery, ridicule, jesting, wit

seriousness, respect, solemnity

light persiflage, humorous persiflage, engage in persiflage

an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations

Dedication and focus towards work.

the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.

the flesh of animals used as food