ban´ter|ing|ly

ban´ter|ing|ly
ban|ter «BAN tuhr», noun, verb.
–n.
playful teasing; joking: »

There was much banter going on at the party.

SYNONYM(S): raillery, pleasantry.
–v.t.
to tease playfully; make fun of.
–v.i.
to talk in a joking way: »

Father enjoys bantering with his children.

[origin uncertain]
ban´ter|er, noun.
ban´ter|ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • ban|ter — «BAN tuhr», noun, verb. –n. playful teasing; joking: »There was much banter going on at the party. SYNONYM(S): raillery, pleasantry. –v.t. to tease playfully; make fun of. –v.i. to talk in a joking way: »Father enjoys bantering with his children …   Useful english dictionary

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