English Dictionary
Definition of “banter”
banter (ˈbæntə
)
Definitions
verb
- to speak to or tease lightly or jokingly
noun
- light, teasing, or joking language or repartee
Alternative Forms
ˈbanterer noun Word Origin
C17: of unknown origin
Synonyms
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joking,
kidding,
ribbing,
teasing,
jeering,
quipping,
mockery,
derision,
jesting,
chaff,
pleasantry,
repartee,
wordplay,
joshing,
badinage,
chaffing,
raillery,
persiflage,
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joke,
kid,
rib,
tease,
taunt,
jeer,
quip,
josh,
jest,
take the mickey,
chaff,
Usage examples
It was a routine they were well used to, its boredom usually broken by a stream of banter between cars.
Clive Barker, THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001)That's what makes the banter between opposing fans such fun.
Spiked (2004)Adams explained away his vocal distress and lack of typical banter after a ragged version of Do Miss America stumbled to abbreviation.
Globe and Mail (2003)A garda sergeant came down and there was some good humoured banter without any hassle.
Sun, News of the World (2001)I could hear the banter of the Turks trickle up the stairwell.
Marsden, Philip, The Crossing-Place (1993)
