banter

noun
UK: /ˈbæntər/
US: /ˈbæntər/

  1. Friendly conversation in which people make jokes and laugh at each other in a kind way.

    1. There was some good-natured banter about his new haircut. [ ] [ ]
    2. The colleagues engaged in light-hearted banter, creating a jovial atmosphere in the office. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chatter repartee badinage ribbing
banter verb

  1. To talk to someone in a friendly and funny way.

    1. They banter with each other all the time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The two comedians bantered playfully on stage, delighting the audience with their wit. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "banter" is /ˈbæntər/ in British English and /ˈbæntər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "banter": chatter, repartee, badinage, ribbing.

Example usage of "banter": "There was some good-natured banter about his new haircut.". More examples on the page.