Definition of “banter”

But you're treated with such typical Tunisian wit and charm once you're in there you can't help but love the banter.

However, my colleagues and I are encouraged by the generosity of passers-by, and the banter is great.

I sit here watching the Mexicans comfortably and elegantly banter about that "loco" George Bush, a man who O Canada, Ms. Francis.

In a moment of ingenuous banter another cook called her Typhoid Mary, whereupon to everyone's surprise she fled.

The four young ones dominated the conversation, banter flying across the table like party crackers.

The long look which passed between them ended the banter.

The signing of the register took place in the midst of cheerful banter.

There has been recent niggle between Warne and Muralitharan and the Sri Lankan continued the banter last night.

When they come inside the banter continues, much to the puzzlement and enjoyment of the other patients.