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Give-and-take (Noun)

Light teasing repartee.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

She playfully rolled her eyes at his jokes, but it was all good-natured give-and-take between them.
In their relationship, they had developed a comfortable rapport of gentle teasing and playful jabs, a true give-and-take.
The siblings' conversation was full of give-and-take, with each trying to outdo the other in witty sarcasm.
Their friendly competition was fueled by a constant give-and-take of jokes and teasing.
The comedy duo's give-and-take was so smooth and comfortable, it seemed like they were two sides of the same coin.

An exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The politician's give-and-take with the journalist provided insight into her thoughts on the economy.
The classroom discussion was a perfect example of give-and-take, with students listening respectfully to each other's opinions.
The negotiate was successful only because of the company's willingness to engage in give-and-take with the union.
The professor encouraged give-and-take between herself and her students, fostering a more engaging and interactive learning environment.
The give-and-take between the customer and the customer service representative helped to resolve the issue amicably.

Mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information).

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Any successful relationship requires a healthy dose of give-and-take between partners.
In a conversation, there should be a balance of give-and-take, where both parties have the opportunity to share their thoughts.
The negotiation process involves a lot of give-and-take, where each side tries to find a mutually beneficial compromise.
The teacher encouraged a lively give-and-take in the classroom, where students were free to share their ideas and opinions.
Effective communication is all about the give-and-take of information, ideas, and perspectives between individuals or groups.