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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke