Banter (Noun)
Meaning
Light teasing repartee.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The friends exchanged playful banter as they walked to the beach, joking about each other's swimwear.
- The siblings' constant banter at the dinner table was a source of entertainment for their parents.
- The coworkers' lighthearted banter about whose turn it was to buy coffee became a daily ritual.
- The comedian's quick wit and clever banter with the audience added to the show's humor.
- The roommates' friendly banter about whose cooking was worse was a running joke in their household.