banter
word
Definition
Friendly, playful conversation or joking, often between friends. "Banter" usually involves quick remarks that are not meant to offend.
Usage & Nuances
"Banter" is usually informal and positive, showing closeness between people. It can be misunderstood as rude if the relationship isn't friendly. Common collocations: "friendly banter", "engage in banter", "light-hearted banter". Not suitable for formal situations.
Spanish: broma amistosa - charla juguetonaPortuguese (BR): brincadeira (amistosa) - conversa descontraídaPortuguese (PT): brincadeira (amistosa) - conversa descontraídaChinese (Simplified): 打趣 - 玩笑Chinese (Traditional): 打趣 - 玩笑Hindi: मजाक (मित्रतापूर्ण) - ठिठोलीArabic: مزاح (ودي) - دعابةBengali: আলোচিত মজার আলাপ - ঠাট্টা-মশকরাRussian: шутливая беседа - подшучиваниеJapanese: 冗談（じょうだん） - 軽口（かるくち）Vietnamese: trò đùa dí dỏm - nói đùa thân thiệnKorean: 농담 - 장난스러운 대화Turkish: şakalaşmaUrdu: دل لگی - ہنسی مذاقIndonesian: canda gurau - bercanda
Example Sentences
We enjoyed some banter at lunch.
basic
The two friends exchanged banter while waiting.
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His banter always makes people smile.
basic
He’s quick with the banter, so conversations are never dull.
natural
Their banter can go on for hours without getting old.
natural
A little banter helps break the ice at parties.
natural