banter (Meaning)
banter (n)
light teasing repartee
banter (v)
be silly or tease one another
banter (v. t.)
To address playful good-natured ridicule to, -- the person addressed, or something pertaining to him, being the subject of the jesting; to rally; as, he bantered me about my credulity.
To jest about; to ridicule in speaking of, as some trait, habit, characteristic, and the like.
To delude or trick, -- esp. by way of jest.
To challenge or defy to a match.
banter (n.)
The act of bantering; joking or jesting; humorous or good-humored raillery; pleasantry.
Synonyms & Antonyms of banter
banter Sentence Examples
- The friends' banter filled the air with laughter and camaraderie.
- The stand-up comedian's sharp banter elicited uproarious applause.
- The siblings' playful banter often descended into harmless bickering.
- The office banter was a welcome distraction from the day's workload.
- Their banter was a constant stream of witty remarks and humorous anecdotes.
- The banter between the two presenters made the show both informative and entertaining.
- The teacher's banter helped to put students at ease and foster a positive learning environment.
- The banter between the characters in the movie added depth and realism to their relationships.
- The banter between the contestants on the reality show created both drama and amusement.
- The banter in the online chat room provided a sense of virtual connection and shared experiences.
FAQs About the word banter
light teasing repartee, be silly or tease one anotherTo address playful good-natured ridicule to, -- the person addressed, or something pertaining to him, being
jesting, badinage, chaff, humor, humorousness,joke, persiflage, repartee, laugh, chatter
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The friends' banter filled the air with laughter and camaraderie.
The stand-up comedian's sharp banter elicited uproarious applause.
The siblings' playful banter often descended into harmless bickering.
The office banter was a welcome distraction from the day's workload.
