banter
[ ban-ter ]
/ ˈbæn tər /
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noun
an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery.
verb (used with object)
to address with banter; chaff.
verb (used without object)
to use banter.
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Origin of banter
First recorded in 1660–70; origin uncertain
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British Dictionary definitions for banter
banter
/ (ˈbæntə) /
verb
to speak to or tease lightly or jokingly
noun
light, teasing, or joking language or repartee
Derived forms of banter
banterer, nounWord Origin for banter
C17: of unknown origin
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