has been bantering

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of banter (3rd person singular).
  banter

  noun

  an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery.

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• chitchat
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