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bantering

UK
/ˈbæn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbæn.tɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

banteringnoun
The bantering between the two friends was lighthearted and entertaining.
Le badinage entre les deux amis était léger et amusant.
Synonyms
repartee
persiflage
teasing
raillery
joking
banteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbæntərɪŋ/
US
/ˈbæntɚɪŋ/
More precise label for participial adjective use
badinLittéraire ; se dit d’un ton ou de propos enjoués et taquins.
Their bantering remarks kept the mood light and enjoyable during the meeting.
Leurs remarques badines ont maintenu une ambiance légère et agréable pendant la réunion.
Synonyms
playful
joking
teasing
witty
lighthearted
banterverb

bantering

Gerund

bantered
Past Simple
bantered
Past Participle
bantering
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæn.tə/
US
/ˈbæn.tɚ/
The friends bantered back and forth, laughing at each other's jokes.
Les amis badinaient d'un bout à l'autre, riant des plaisanteries de chacun.
Additional translations
taquinerEmployé quand l'échange comporte une nuance de moquerie légère et amicale.
Synonyms
raillery
gossip
chitchat
tease
joke
bantergerund / present participle

bantering

taquinPour une tonalité ou une manière de parler empreinte de plaisanterie légère.
She spoke in a bantering tone.
Elle parlait d'un ton taquin.

Definitions

banteringnoun
The act of exchanging playful, teasing remarks.
The bantering between the two friends was lighthearted and entertaining.
banteringgerund / present participle
Characterized by good-natured teasing or playful conversation.
Their bantering remarks kept the mood light and enjoyable during the meeting.
banterverb
To exchange playful, teasing remarks.
The friends bantered back and forth, laughing at each other's jokes.
bantergerund / present participle
Engaging in or suggestive of good-humoured teasing.
She spoke in a bantering tone.
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