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ban·ter
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tər
/
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ban
-ter
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noun
1.
an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery.
verb (used with object)
2.
to address with banter; chaff.
verb (used without object)
3.
to use banter.
Origin:
1660–70;
origin uncertain
Related forms
ban·ter·er,
noun
ban·ter·ing·ly,
adverb
out·ban·ter,
verb (used with object)
un·ban·ter·ing,
adjective
un·ban·ter·ing·ly,
adverb
Synonyms
1.
badinage, joking, jesting, pleasantry, persiflage.
2.
tease, twit; ridicule, deride, mock.
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banter
(ˈbæntə)
—
vb
1.
to speak to or tease lightly or jokingly
—
n
2.
light, teasing, or joking language or repartee
[C17: of unknown origin]
'banterer
—
n
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Word Origin & History
banter
1670s, slang, origin uncertain.
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Example sentences
He did not join his teammates in the light
banter
around him.
At the lunch break, while in the company designated break room, the verbal
banter
continued.
He faced the future jauntily, faced reporters with
banter
.
As always, the actresses are wonderful, and much of the
banter
is funny.
In addition, there is often humorous
banter
between the songs.
We were phone buddies for about three years, both enjoying the
banter
and the sense of accomplishment.
Many a host has mesmerized with their ear-to-ear grins, humorous
banter
and exceedingly charming personalities.
The
banter
is witty and entertaining.
Don't contribute to office gossip or
banter
around too much with your co-workers.
He needs to be adored, and he'll
banter
with fans, but his face goes dead when a tribe of paparazzi or even an agent comes near.
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