Badinage: meaning, definitions and examples

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badinage

 

[ หŒbรฆdษชหˆnษ‘หส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

light conversation

Badinage refers to playful and teasing conversation or banter. It often involves light-hearted remarks or witty exchanges between individuals. This type of interaction can create a cheerful atmosphere, emphasizing humor and camaraderie. Badinage can be found in relaxed social settings, where the aim is to entertain and amuse rather than to debate or discuss serious matters.

Synonyms

banter, jesting, joking, raillery

Examples of usage

  • The evening was filled with badinage among friends.
  • Their badinage made the long meeting more enjoyable.
  • He was known for his clever badinage at parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "badinage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bate-papo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scherz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lelucon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dowcip

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†—่ซ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท badinage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bromas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†๋‹ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพertva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพart

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gaman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะทั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸaka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bromas

Etymology

The word 'badinage' originates from the French term 'badinage,' which stems from 'badin,' meaning 'playful' or 'light-hearted.' The use of the term can be traced back to the 17th century, where it started to be incorporated into English literature and conversation. Initially, it was used to describe casual talk that maintained a cheerful demeanor. Over time, 'badinage' has retained its connotation of playfulness, emphasizing the joy of light conversation. The rise of this term corresponds with a broader cultural appreciation for witty exchanges and the art of conversation in social settings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,061, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.