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pleasantry
pleas·ant·ry [ plézz'ntree ] (plural pleas·ant·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. polite remark: a conventionally polite remark or inquiry
2. witty remark: a humorous or witty remark
3. agreeable conversation: pleasing light conversation
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