Definition

A quality or behavior that is funny or playful, often in a strange or unusual way.

Example

The drollery of the clown made everyone laugh during the performance.

Conversation

Did you see that comedy show last night?

Yeah, it was full of such drollery — I couldn't stop laughing!

I loved how they used drollery to make even the simplest situations funny.

Exactly! It really made the whole experience enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drollery → It originates from the Middle French word *drole*, meaning a jester or a funny person, combined with the suffix '-ery' (meaning a state or condition). The word 'drollery' refers to the state or quality of being amusing or comical, often in a whimsical or odd manner.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'funny person' ('drole') and the '-ery' that indicates a state of being. This helps you remember that 'drollery' is all about the quality of being amusing.

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