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Banter: meaning, definitions and examples

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banter

 

[ หˆbรฆntษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

casual conversation

Banter refers to the playful and light-hearted exchange of remarks and comments between people. It typically involves teasing, joking, and quick-witted responses.

Synonyms

joking, raillery, teasing

Examples of usage

  • Sarah and Tom engaged in witty banter during their lunch break.
  • The banter between the siblings was filled with laughter and good-natured teasing.
Context #2 | Verb

casual conversation

To banter means to engage in playful and humorous conversation, often involving teasing or joking with others. It is characterized by quick wit and light-heartedness.

Synonyms

jest, joke, tease

Examples of usage

  • Friends bantered back and forth, making each other laugh.
  • The comedians bantered with the audience, creating a fun and interactive atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "banter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincadeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคผเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geplรคnkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ canda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผarty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†—่ซ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท badinage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ broma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†๋‹ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkรกdlenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพartovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะทั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zarafat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ broma

Etymology

The word 'banter' originated in the late 17th century from the French word 'banter' meaning 'to jest' or 'to play the clown'. It evolved over time to encompass the playful exchange of remarks and comments that we know today.

See also: ban, banal, banish, banned, banner, banning.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,141, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.