Badinage Meaning in English
word
ˌbæd.ɪ.ˈnɑːdʒ
bad-ih-NAHJ
bˈædɪnɪdʒ
BAD-in-ij
Definition
Light and playful conversation that is often humorous or teasing without being mean.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; much less common in daily speech than 'banter' or 'teasing.' Implies a refined, witty form of playful exchange. Not negative or harsh—use for clever, good-natured joking among friends or in cultured settings.
Spanish: broma ligera - chanzaPortuguese (BR): brincadeira leve - gracejoPortuguese (PT): brincadeira leve - gracejoChinese (Simplified): 打趣 - 玩笑Chinese (Traditional): 打趣 - 玩笑Hindi: मजाकिया बातचीतArabic: مزاح خفيف - دعابةBengali: হালকা হাস্যরসপূর্ণ কথোপকথন - সভ্য ঠাট্টাRussian: остроумное подшучивание - весёлое поддразниваниеJapanese: 軽妙な冗談 - 洒落た会話Vietnamese: nói đùa dí dỏm - trò chuyện hài hước nhẹ nhàngKorean: 재치 있는 농담 - 가벼운 익살Turkish: şakalaşma (nüktedan) - tatlı atışmaUrdu: لطیف مزاحیہ گفتگو - دل لگیIndonesian: câu đùa tinh tế - trò chuyện dí dỏm
Example Sentences
The friends enjoyed a little badinage during lunch.
basic
There was badinage between the teacher and her students.
basic
Her badinage made everyone smile.
basic
Their badinage kept the mood light during the long meeting.
natural
A little badinage goes a long way when breaking the ice at events.
natural
Their playful badinage was the highlight of the evening.
natural