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banter

/ˈbæntə/

noun

Meaning

  • Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

Synonyms

pleasantry,
raillery

verb

Meaning

  • To engage in banter or playful conversation.

  • To play or do something amusing.

  • To tease (someone) mildly.

  • To joke about; to ridicule (a trait, habit, etc.).

  • To delude or trick; to play a prank upon.

  • (Southern and Western) To challenge to a match.

Synonyms

kid,
wind up