Associations to the word «Pleasantry»

Wiktionary

PLEASANTRY, noun. A casual, courteous remark
PLEASANTRY, noun. A playful remark; a jest

Dictionary definition

PLEASANTRY, noun. An agreeable or amusing remark; "they exchange pleasantries".

Wise words

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