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Pleasantries – definitions in English dictionary

noun

An inconsequential remark made as part of a polite conversation.

Usage examples:

After an exchange of pleasantries, i proceeded to outline a plan

Synonims:

BanterBadinageInconsequential remarkFriendly/good-natured remarkPolite remarkCasual remarkJosh

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寒暄, 玩笑, 滑稽

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Beleefdheden, Scherts, Aardigheid, Grap

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Civilités

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Höflichkeiten, Scherz, Heiterkeit, Hänselei, Höflichkeit, Nettigkeit

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सुहागरात, हँसी, आनंद, प्रमोद

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Convenevoli, Spiritosaggine

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쾌락, 기분이 좋음

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Любезности, Шутка, Шутливое замечание, Шутливость, Комическая выходка

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Cortesías, Broma, Chanza, Jocosidad

Word origin

late 16th century: from French plaisanterie, from Old French plaisant ‘pleasing’ (see pleasant).

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Pleasantries synonims

badinage

ˈbæd.ɪ.nɑːʒ

noun

Humorous or witty conversation.

Usage examples:

He developed a nice line in badinage with the labour leader
noun

Conversation or remarks that are joking and not serious

Badinage - all meanings in English

banter

ˈbæn.tər

noun

The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

Usage examples:

There was much good-natured banter
verb

Exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way.

Usage examples:

The men bantered with the waitresses
noun

Conversation that is not serious and is often playful

Usage examples:

That kind of banter isn’t appropriate at work.
Banter - all meanings in English

josh

verb

Tease (someone) in a playful way.

Usage examples:

He loved to josh people
noun

Good-natured banter.

Usage examples:

We found him tired-eyed and peaked—not a man for josh and chatter
abbreviation

Joshua (in biblical references).

Josh - all meanings in English

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