What is another word for Persifleur?

Pronunciation: [pˈɜːsɪflˌɜː] (IPA)

Persifleur is a French word that refers to a person who makes lightly mocking or teasing remarks. There are many synonyms for persifleur in the English language, such as jester, joker, teaser, satirist, ridiculer, mocker, banterer, and taunter. All these synonyms represent a person who enjoys poking fun at others or at life in general, often in a good-natured way. The term can also refer to a witty, clever person who makes humorous observations and comments on society. Regardless of the synonym used, someone who is a persifleur brings a touch of humor and levity to any situation and is always quick with a clever remark.

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What are the hypernyms for Persifleur?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Persifleur

And so we parted, and he fell to denouncing me as a traitor and a Persifleur, who would preach monarchy or republicanism, according to which sounded better in the sentence.
"Dreamers of the Ghetto"
I. Zangwill

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