English / word
banter
noun, noun_verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.; Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
In context
01
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
02
The lighthearted banter between coworkers created a relaxed atmosphere.
Synonyms
teasing,joking,kidding
Antonyms
silence,seriousness
Collocations
friendly banter,witty banter,engage in banter