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Banter: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Banter noun. Playful, friendly teasing remarks traded back and forth.
How to say it
BAN-ter/ˈbantə/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (BAN).
Banter in a sentence
The banter between the two presenters is the main reason people tune in.
There's a fine line between office banter and being unkind.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- repartee
- badinage
- raillery
- joshing
Where banter comes from
First recorded in the late 17th century as London slang; its origin is unknown.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
There's a fine line between office _____ and being unkind.
- banter
- pooh-bah
- sarcasm
Show the answer
banter: There's a fine line between office banter and being unkind.