Word of the day...badinage...badinage Stiff corporate types dont tend to be too fond of badinage, or playful conversation, during important meetings, but sometimes a witty joke about the managers ugly tie is just the right thing to lighten the mood. Badinage comes from the French word badiner, which means to joke. In literature, there is no better place to find examples of badinage and witty wordplay than in Shakespeares comedic plays. You can also find great examples in sitcom television, stand-up comedy, and the everyday frivolous banter among siblings and friends. badinage n frivolous banter Type of: backchat, banter, give-and-take, raillery light teasing repartee
Posted on: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:16:20 +0000
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