Bantering: meaning, definitions and examples

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bantering

[ ˈbæntərɪŋ ]

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casual conversation

To exchange light, playful, teasing remarks in a friendly or humorous way.

Synonyms

jesting, joking, teasing

Examples of usage

They were bantering back and forth, making each other laugh.
I enjoy bantering with my friends during our lunch breaks.

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casual conversation

The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

Synonyms

jesting, joking, teasing

Examples of usage

Their bantering added a light-hearted atmosphere to the gathering.
I appreciate the bantering that goes on in our group of friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "bantering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brincadeira

🇮🇳 मज़ाक

🇩🇪 Neckerei

🇮🇩 bercanda

🇺🇦 жартування

🇵🇱 żartowanie

🇯🇵 冗談

🇫🇷 plaisanterie

🇪🇸 broma

🇹🇷 şaka

🇰🇷 농담

🇸🇦 مزاح

🇨🇿 škádlení

🇸🇰 žartovanie

🇨🇳 玩笑

🇸🇮 šaljenje

🇮🇸 grín

🇰🇿 әзіл

🇬🇪 ხუმრობა

🇦🇿 zarafat

🇲🇽 broma

Word origin

The word 'bantering' originated from the verb 'banter', which came into English from the Irish word 'beannacht' meaning 'blessing' or 'good wishes'. Over time, 'banter' evolved to refer to light-hearted, playful teasing or joking between people in a friendly manner. The noun form 'bantering' is commonly used to describe the act of engaging in such exchanges.