ban·ter (b n t r)n. 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.] ban ter·er n.ban ter·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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| Adv. | 1. |  banteringly - in a bantering fashion; "he spoke to her banteringly" |
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