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    ban·ter
    /ˈban(t)ər/

    noun

    • 1. the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks: "there was much singing and good-natured banter"

    verb

    • 1. talk or exchange remarks in a good-humored teasing way: "the men bantered with the waitresses"

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  2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › banterBanter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Banter is both a noun and a verb about talking. It comes from unknown origins, but even as a word, it seems to be playful and teasing. You can engage in banter with friends, siblings, parents, and even good-natured strangers. Banter usually ends with everyone feeling better for the talk and verbal play.

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  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBANTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Banter is a noun or verb that means funny and friendly conversation or talking. Learn how to use banter in different contexts, see examples and synonyms, and compare with related words.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › banterBANTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Banter is a noun for light, playful, teasing remarks or a verb for speaking or teasing lightly or jokingly. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBANTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Banter is teasing or joking talk that is amusing and friendly. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from various sources.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › banterBanter - definition of banter by The Free Dictionary

    Banter is a noun or verb that means light, playful, or teasing conversation or language. Learn the origin, synonyms, translations, and usage of banter from various sources and dictionaries.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBANTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Banter is a noun or verb that means friendly and humorous conversation that is not serious. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see synonyms and translations, and listen to the pronunciation.