Bantered: meaning, definitions and examples

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bantered

 

[ หˆbรฆntษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

light conversation

Bantered refers to engaging in a playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks or witty comments. It is often characterized by humor and is used to create a light-hearted atmosphere. People commonly banter with friends or colleagues as a way to bond and lighten the mood. This form of interaction can also be considered a social skill, as it helps to develop rapport and connection between individuals.

Synonyms

chitchat, joke, mock, raillery, tease

Examples of usage

  • They bantered back and forth during the meeting.
  • The friends spent the afternoon bantering about old memories.
  • She enjoyed bantering with her colleagues over lunch.
  • He wasn't serious โ€“ he was just bantering.

Translations

Translations of the word "bantered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเค‚เค—เฅเคฏ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gescherzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercanda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผartowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†—่ซ‡ใ‚’่จ€ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a plaisantรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bromeรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaka yaptฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†๋‹ดํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vtipkoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtipkoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€็Žฉ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกalil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brandar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะทั–ะปะดะตัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸaka etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bromeรณ

Etymology

The term 'banter' has its origins in the early 17th century and is derived from the French word 'banter', which means 'to jest' or 'to mock.' The word reflects a playful and witty form of communication that is lighthearted in nature. Over time, 'banter' has evolved into a popular term in English-speaking cultures to describe friendly teasing or playful conversation. The word captures the essence of social interaction where humor is used to bond with others. It has also permeated popular culture, often appearing in contexts related to friendship and light-hearted exchanges, thus becoming an essential part of informal communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,552, 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.