British English
Banter
Used when friends share playful remarks or jokes with each other.
Literal Meaning
A playful or friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
Actual Meaning
Friendly teasing and witty exchange
Examples in Context

'Just having a bit of banter.' (Translation: Just joking around)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Friendly teasing
  • 2Not serious
  • 3Social bonding
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
joking
raillery
repartee
jesting
teasing
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