persiflage

/ˈpɜrsəˌflɑʒ/
noun
  1. Light, playful, or teasing conversation; banter.
    • The two friends exchanged persiflage about each other's fashion choices.
    • Their witty persiflage kept the dinner party entertained all evening.
    • The meeting was filled with persiflage before they got down to serious business.
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