PERSIFLEUR


Meaning of PERSIFLEUR in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌflər(.), ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from persifler + -eur -or

: a person who indulges in persiflage : one given to frivolous banter especially about matters usually given serious consideration

this indolent sceptic; this persifleur who … posed as a martyr of remorse because he had driven his mistress out of his house — J.C.Powys

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