Drollery    by Dollery

Definition:  (droh-luh-ree)  Noun, plural:  droll-er-ies.  First known use of: 1597.
 
1.  Something that is droll; especially: a comic picture or drawing.
2. The act or an instance of jesting or burlesquing.
3. A droll quality or manner; whimsical humour.
 
Example when used in a sentence:  "The cartoon's sophisticated drollery will elicit smiles and chuckles even upon repeated viewings.