raillery

noun

UK/ˈreɪ.lᵊr.i/
US/ˈreɪ.lɚ.i/

Definitions of raillery noun

  1. Uncountable

    Friendly joking or teasing; lighthearted mockery.

    • They engaged in good-natured raillery during dinner.

    • Her reply was full of gentle raillery.

    • Throughout the meeting, colleagues responded to his presentation with humorous raillery.