japeries

The court jester's japery made the gloomy king laugh for the first time in months.

宫廷小丑的戏谑让阴郁的国王几个月来第一次笑了。

His constant japery at meetings often annoyed the manager, who preferred serious discussion.

他在会议上不停的打趣常常惹恼经理，经理更喜欢严肃的讨论。

Though the play was full of japery, it also carried a sharp social message.

这出戏虽然充满嘲弄，却也传达了尖锐的社会讯息。