badinerie
|bæ-dɪ-nə-riː|
/ˌbædɪnəˈriː/
light, playful jesting
Etymology
'badinerie' originates from French, specifically the word 'badinerie', where the verb 'badiner' meant 'to joke' or 'to jest.'
'badinerie' was used in French to denote jesting or playful behavior and was borrowed into English (chiefly in literary or musical contexts) from French in the 18th–19th century; the French musical usage (naming light movements) influenced English musical references such as Bach's well-known 'Badinerie.'
Initially it meant 'jesting, banter' in French; in English it retained that sense and also came to be used specifically for light, playful musical movements.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
light, playful banter or jesting; frivolous or teasing talk.
Their conversation was full of badinerie, never turning to serious topics.
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Noun 2
a short, lively musical movement or piece characterized by a playful, teasing character (e.g., the famous 'Badinerie' from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor).
The orchestra's performance of the Badinerie received enthusiastic applause.
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