Barb and Raillery

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Barb noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

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Raillery and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Raillery" instead a noun "Barb".

Nearby Words: barbed, barber, barbel

Raillery noun - Good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks.

Usage example: Luke had to put up with a lot of raillery from his sister the first time he asked a girl for a date

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Barb and raillery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Raillery".

friendly barb

friendly raillery

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