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ban·ter (b

Good-humored, playful conversation.

v. ban·tered, ban·ter·ing, ban·ters

v.tr.

To speak to in a playful or teasing way.

v.intr.

To exchange mildly teasing remarks.

[Origin unknown.]

banter·er n.

banter·ing·ly adv.

Synonyms: banter, chaff², josh, kid, rag², razz, rib
These verbs mean to poke fun good-humoredly: bantered with her colleagues during a coffee break; chaffed him for forgetting the appointment; joshed her brother about his strange new haircut; kidded me about my outfit; ragged her for being so stubborn; razzed the teammate who missed the shot; ribbing a friend for being in love.

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