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banterplayful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæntər/

Korean meaning: 장난스럽고 친근한 농담, 익살맞은 대화

Korean pronunciation: 밴-터 (강세: 밴)

Example Sentences

  • The comedians' banter had the audience rolling with laughter.
  • What started as innocent banter turned into a heated debate about pizza toppings.
  • She enjoyed the playful banter with her coworkers during coffee breaks.

banter

NOUN

//ˈbæntər//

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

banter concept
💡 Concept

Playful teasing between friends

banter mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Bartender playfully BANS with TEASING - that's banter!

banter rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The chanter and planter share playful banter!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbæntər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbæntə/

🌳Etymology

Rootbant-
Suffix--er

Origin

The word 'banter' likely originated in the 17th century, possibly from British slang or dialectal sources. Some etymologists suggest it may be related to the word 'bant' or have connections to Irish or Gaelic linguistic roots, though the exact origin remains uncertain.

🎵Rhyme

chanteranterplanter
chanter
anter
planter

🔗Collocations

playful banter
friendly banter
lighthearted banter
banter back and forth
office banter
witty banter

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The comedians' banter had the audience rolling with laughter.

😄 Fun example

What started as innocent banter turned into a heated debate about pizza toppings.

She enjoyed the playful banter with her coworkers during coffee breaks.

The siblings' constant banter drove their parents crazy, but it showed how close they were.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

jestteasejokewitrepartee

Antonyms

serious talkformal discussion

Related

humorconversationchatdialogue

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