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badinageplayful repartee; light, teasing conversation or banter

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: playful repartee; light, teasing conversation or banter

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

Korean meaning: 재치 있는 주고받기; 가벼운 농담이나 익살스러운 대화

Korean pronunciation: 배디**나**지

Example Sentences

  • The comedy show was nothing but clever badinage between the two hosts.
  • Their romantic badinage made everyone at the café smile.
  • She was famous for her sharp badinage that could make even politicians blush.

badinage

NOUN

//ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ//

playful repartee; light, teasing conversation or banter

badinage concept
💡 Concept

a woman leans forward with a mischievous smile, gesturing playfully as she speaks to her friend across a small table. Her friend responds by throwing his head back in laughter, pointing back at her with an equally teasing expression. The back-and-forth continues as both friends exchange animated gestures and bright smiles. Their body language shows they're enjoying this lighthearted verbal sparring match. Other coffee shop patrons in the background smile at the cheerful energy radiating from their table. playful repartee and light, teasing conversation between friends

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbadin-
Suffix--age

Origin

From French 'badiner' meaning 'to jest or joke.' The word entered English in the 17th century from French salon culture, where it described the art of witty, playful conversation.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The comedy show was nothing but clever badinage between the two hosts.

Their romantic badinage made everyone at the café smile.

😄 Fun example

She was famous for her sharp badinage that could make even politicians blush.

😄 Fun example

The office badinage stopped immediately when the boss walked in.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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