banter

/ˈbæntə//ˈbæntɚ/

noun

  1. 1

    Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

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verb

  1. 1

    To engage in banter or playful conversation.

  2. 2

    To play or do something amusing.

  3. 3

    To tease (someone) mildly.

  4. 4

    To joke about; to ridicule (a trait, habit, etc.).

  5. 5

    To delude or trick; to play a prank upon.

  6. 6

    (Southern and Western) To challenge to a match.

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