badinage — playful repartee; light, teasing conversation or banter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: playful repartee; light, teasing conversation or banter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/
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
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
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
badin- (from French 'badiner' meaning to jest) + -age (suffix forming nouns indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The office badinage stopped immediately when the boss walked in.”
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