raillery
Definitions
Good-humored teasing or mockery.
Light, bantering language or conversation.
Examples
The dinner party was filled with lighthearted raillery as the old friends reminisced about their college days.
Despite his sharp tongue and constant raillery, he was deeply respected by his colleagues for his unwavering integrity.
Synonyms
Antonyms
praise flattery seriousness solemnity gravity earnestness compliment