Definition of Banter

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Banter

To address playful good-natured ridicule to, -- the person addressed, or something pertaining to him, being the subject of the jesting; to rally; as, he bantered me about my credulity.

To jest about; to ridicule in speaking of, as some trait, habit, characteristic, and the like.

To delude or trick, -- esp. by way of jest.

To challenge or defy to a match.

The act of bantering; joking or jesting; humorous or good-humored raillery; pleasantry.

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Banter Translations

banter in French is taquiner
banter in German is necken
banter in Italian is punzecchiare

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