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banter

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ʃɐˈkɔtɐ/cha·co·ta

Definition

1

Good-humored, playful, and often noisy conversation or teasing.

Usage examples

The lesson was interrupted by the students' banter in the hallway.
Don't take it seriously, it was just some friendly banter.

Common combinations

friendly banterto engage in bantergood-natured banter