Meaning & use

bantering

adjective·Academic

Playfully teasing or joking in tone, as part of a light, good-natured conversation.

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The two old friends kept up a bantering exchange throughout the entire dinner.

Her bantering tone made even the criticism feel friendly rather than harsh.

A note on using this word

Describes friendly teasing between people who like each other, not sarcasm meant to hurt.

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2. verb

To exchange playful, teasing remarks with someone in a friendly way.

The coworkers bantered about last night's game while waiting for the meeting to start.

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