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1banter — [ban′tər] vt. [17th c. slang < ?] to tease or make fun of in a playful, good natured way vi. to exchange banter (with someone) n. good natured teasing, ridicule, or joking banterer n. banteringly adv …
2banter — ban|ter [ˈbæntə US ər] n [U] friendly conversation in which people make a lot of jokes with and amusing remarks about each other friendly/good natured/light hearted banter banter with/between ▪ easy banter between her cousins >banter v ▪ I… …
3banter — [[t]bæ̱ntə(r)[/t]] banters, bantering, bantered 1) N UNCOUNT Banter is teasing or joking talk that is amusing and friendly. As she closed the door, she heard Tom exchanging good natured banter with Jane. Syn: badinage 2) V RECIP If you banter… …
4banter — n. 1) to exchange banter with 2) good natured, light; witty banter * * * [ bæntə] light witty banter good natured to exchange banter with …
5banter — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ easy, friendly, good natured, light, light hearted, lively, pleasant ▪ idle ▪ witty …
6banter — vb Banter, chaff, kid, rag, rib, josh, jolly are comparable when denoting to make fun of good naturedly (as by reminding one of an actual fault, foible, failure, or shortcoming, by exaggerated praise obviously remote from the truth, or by playful …
7Banter — Ban ter (b[a^]n t[ e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bantered} (b[a^]n t[ e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Bantering}.] [Prob. corrupted fr. F. badiner to joke, or perh. fr. E. bandy to beat to and fro. See {Badinage}, and cf. {Barter} fr. OF. barater.] [1913… …
8Banter Booth — The Banter Booth is a mobile soapbox sponsored by bookmaker William Hill. [ [http://www.banterbooth.com Banter Booth website] ] It appears in town centres in Scotland before big football matches and provides fans with an opportunity to air their… …
9banter — banterer, n. banteringly, adv. /ban teuhr/, n. 1. an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good natured raillery. v.t. 2. to address with banter; chaff. v.i. 3. to use banter. [1660 70; orig. uncert.] Syn. 1. badinage, joking, jesting,… …
10banter — ban•ter [[t]ˈbæn tər[/t]] n. 1) an exchange of light, playful remarks; good natured raillery 2) to address with banter; chaff 3) to use banter • Etymology: 1660–70; orig. uncert. ban′ter•er, n …