1. something amusing or comical; a joke or witty remark
2. the quality of being amusing or funny in an odd or whimsical way

Examples

• The comedian's drollery had the audience laughing throughout the show.
• She entertained her friends with clever drollery and witty observations.
• His drollery masked a deeper sadness beneath the surface.
• The novel is filled with drollery and unexpected humor.
• They exchanged drollery while waiting in line.
• The actor's drollery made even the most serious scenes entertaining.