persifler

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French

Alternative forms

Etymology

Formed from the intensive Latin prefix per- and the verb siffler (to boo, to show disapproval).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛʁ.si.fle/
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Verb

persifler

  1. to mock; to goad

Conjugation

Descendants

  • Dutch: persifleren
  • German: persiflieren

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