Meaning & use
banter
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Playful, good-humored teasing or exchange of witty remarks.
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The two coworkers exchanged friendly banter while making coffee.
Their banter kept the audience laughing throughout the interview.
A note on using this word
Banter implies a lighthearted, mutual exchange rather than genuine criticism; it can also be used as a verb, as in "they bantered back and forth."
Words with a similar meaning
teasingrepartee
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To exchange playful, teasing remarks.
The friends bantered about who would pay for dinner.
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