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ban·ter (băńtər)

[Origin unknown.]

noun 

Good-humored, playful conversation.

verb: -tered, -ter·ing, -ters. 

transitive verb 

To speak to in a playful or teasing way.

intransitive verb 

To exchange mildly teasing remarks.

derivatives

bańter·er
noun
bańter·ing·ly
adverb

synonyms:

banter, chaff2josh, kid, rag2razz, rib These verbs mean to poke fun good-humoredly: bantered with her colleagues during a coffee break; chaffed him for forgetting the appointment; joshed her brother about his strange new haircut; kidded me about my outfit; ragged her for being so stubborn; razzed the teammate who missed the shot; ribbing a friend for being in love.