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Pleasantry

pleas·ant·ry

/ˈplezntrē/

noun

plural noun: pleasantries

an inconsequential remark made as part of a polite conversation.

"He is also seen shaking hands with people, smiling and exchanging pleasantries with the crowd."

Similar: banter, badinage, inconsequential remark, friendly/good-natured remark, polite remark, casual remark, josh

a mild joke.

"he laughed at his own pleasantry"



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