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Definition of Droll
Droll

Queer, and fitted to provoke laughter; ludicrous from oddity; amusing and strange.

One whose practice it is to raise mirth by odd tricks; a jester; a buffoon; a merry-andrew.

Something exhibited to raise mirth or sport, as a puppet, a farce, and the like.

To jest; to play the buffoon.

To lead or influence by jest or trick; to banter or jest; to cajole.

To make a jest of; to set in a comical light.

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Droll Translations

droll in German is drollig, lustig
droll in Norwegian is pussig
droll in Swedish is rolig, lustig


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