raillery
noun
UK/ˈreɪ.lᵊr.i/
US/ˈreɪ.lɚ.i/
Definitions of raillery noun
- 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.