ETYM Latin derisio: cf. French dérision. Related to Deride.
Exposing someone to laughter; SYN. ridicule.
ETYM French, from persifler to quiz, from Latin per + siffler to whistle, hiss, Latin sibilare, sifilare.
Light teasing.
Banter; flippancy; idle chatter.
Raillery; idle chatter.