drollery

noun
UK: /ˈdrəʊləri/
US: /ˈdroʊləri/

  1. Humorous, whimsical, or odd quality; something done or said to amuse.

    1. The play's drollery kept the audience laughing.
    2. His dry drollery made him a favorite at parties; his jokes landed perfectly.

  2. A comic act or performance, especially of a theatrical nature.

    1. The clown's drollery was the highlight of the circus.
    2. The street performers offered drollery for spare change, providing laughter and entertainment.

Synonyms

humor amusement fun wit repartee comedy whimsy
drollery adjective

  1. Having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality.

    1. The drollery story made everyone smile.
    2. The movie was full of drollery jokes, attracting the viewers attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "drollery" in English means: Humorous, whimsical, or odd quality; something done or said to amuse., A comic act or performance, especially of a theatrical nature..

The phonetic transcription of "drollery" is /ˈdrəʊləri/ in British English and /ˈdroʊləri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drollery": humor, amusement, fun, wit, repartee, comedy, whimsy.

Example usage of "drollery": "The play's drollery kept the audience laughing.". More examples on the page.