japeries

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

用法提示：japery 为名词，意为‘戏谑、打趣’，在这里指小丑的取乐行为。

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

用法提示：japery 作名词，表示‘玩笑、打趣’，此处指会议上反复的玩笑举动。

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

用法提示：japery 为名词，意为‘嘲弄、戏谑’，常指轻松或嘲讽的玩笑。