raillery

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹeɪləɹi/

Noun

raillery

1. Good-natured ridicule, jest or banter.
   • 1847, Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre, chapter XVIII:

     Excitement instantly seized the whole party: a running fire of raillery and jests was proceeding when Sam returned.

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