First Known Use: 1653
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1banter
verb ban·ter \ˈban-tər\
Definition of BANTER
transitive verb
1
: to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
2
archaic : delude
3
chiefly Southern & Midland : challenge
intransitive verb
: to speak or act playfully or wittily
— ban·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun
— ban·ter·ing·ly \ˈban-tə-riŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of BANTER
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Related to BANTER
2banter
noun
: talk in which people make jokes about each other in a friendly way
Full Definition of BANTER
: good-natured and usually witty and animated joking
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First Known Use of BANTER
1688
Related to BANTER
- Synonyms
- backchat, badinage, chaff, give-and-take, jesting, joshing, persiflage, raillery, repartee
BANTER Defined for Kids
1banter
noun ban·ter \ˈban-tər\
Definition of BANTER for Kids
: good-natured teasing and joking
2banter
verb
ban·teredban·ter·ing
Definition of BANTER for Kids
: to tease or joke with in a friendly way
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