"banter" in Indonesian
Definition
Percakapan akrab yang ringan dan lucu, sering dilakukan di antara teman, tanpa niat menyakiti.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
'Banter' digunakan di lingkungan informal antar teman; kurang cocok untuk situasi formal. Sering digabung jadi 'friendly banter', 'light-hearted banter'.
Examples
We enjoyed some banter at lunch.
Kami menikmati sedikit **canda gurau** saat makan siang.
The two friends exchanged banter while waiting.
Dua teman saling **bercanda** saat menunggu.
His banter always makes people smile.
**Candanya** selalu membuat orang tersenyum.
Their banter can go on for hours without getting old.
**Canda gurau** mereka bisa berlangsung berjam-jam tanpa bosan.
A little banter helps break the ice at parties.
Sedikit **canda gurau** membantu mencairkan suasana di pesta.
He’s quick with the banter, so conversations are never dull.
Dia cepat dalam **canda gurau**, jadi obrolan dengannya tidak pernah membosankan.