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pleasantry

Syllabification: (pleas·ant·ry)

Pronunciation: /ˈplezntrē/

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Definition of pleasantry

noun (plural pleasantries)

(usually pleasantries)

an inconsequential remark made as part of a polite conversation:after an exchange of pleasantries, I proceeded to outline a plan
a mild joke:he laughed at his own pleasantry