/droh"leuh ree/ , n. , pl. drolleries .
1. something whimsically amusing or funny.
2. an oddly amusing story or jest.
3. a droll quality or manner; whimsical humor.
4. the action or behavior of a droll, waggish person; jesting.
5. a comic picture.
6. Archaic. a puppet show.
[ 1590-1600; DROLL + -ERY; cf. F drôlerie ]