BANTER | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Banter

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 17th century: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbantə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Short Definition:

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Examples:
  • there was much good-natured banter

Word: Banter

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbantə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way

Short Definition:

exchange remarks in good-humoured teasing way

Examples:
  • the men bantered with the waitresses

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