witty talk; joking; clever banter
Archaic or literary term for light, amusing conversation or witty remarks. Rare in modern speech; may appear in classical texts or stylized writing.
At his witty talk, the whole company burst into laughter.
In classical literature, scenes of clever banter often appear.
洒落 refers to a pun or witty remark, often a short quip, whereas くちおかし implies a more extended, conversational wit.
Compound of 口 (mouth, speech) and 可笑し (funny, amusing). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a pattern of classical compounds describing qualities of speech.