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Definition of Banter
1. Verb. Be silly or tease one another. "After we relaxed, we just kidded around"
Exact synonyms: Chaff, Jolly, Josh, Kid
Generic synonyms: Bait, Cod, Rag, Rally, Razz, Ride, Tantalise, Tantalize, Taunt, Tease, Twit
Derivative terms: Jolly
Generic synonyms: Bait, Cod, Rag, Rally, Razz, Ride, Tantalise, Tantalize, Taunt, Tease, Twit
Derivative terms: Jolly
2. Noun. Light teasing repartee.
Exact synonyms: Backchat, Give-and-take, Raillery
Generic synonyms: Repartee
Specialized synonyms: Badinage, Persiflage
Generic synonyms: Repartee
Specialized synonyms: Badinage, Persiflage
Definition of Banter
1. v. t. To address playful good-natured ridicule to, -- the person addressed, or something pertaining to him, being the subject of the jesting; to rally; as, he bantered me about my credulity.
2. n. The act of bantering; joking or jesting; humorous or good-humored raillery; pleasantry.
Definition of Banter
1. Noun. Good humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To engage in banter or playful conversation. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To play or do something amusing. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To tease mildly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Banter
1. to exchange mildly teasing remarks [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Banter
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