banter

• Существительное, обозначающее легкий, игривый и часто остроумный разговор или подшучивание между людьми.

A noun referring to light, playful, and often witty conversation or teasing remarks exchanged between people.

uncountable

1. Light teasing reparteeB2informal

   Playful, friendly, and often witty conversation involving teasing or joking.

   Шутливая перепалка

   • The friends enjoyed a light banter about their weekend plans.
   • His banter with the waitress made everyone laugh.
   • The team's banter during practice kept the mood cheerful.

   Synonymsbadinagechaffjestingjokingpersiflagerailleryreparteeteasingwordplay

   Antonymsacrimonyanimositydisputeenmityhostility

2. Playful exchangeB2informal

   A form of social interaction where people exchange silly or teasing remarks in a good-natured way.

   Шутливая перепалка

   • They engaged in silly banter while waiting for the bus.
   • The banter between the siblings was always affectionate.
   • The office banter helped relieve stress during the busy day.

   Synonymsbadinagechaffjestingjokingpersiflagerailleryreparteeribbing

   Antonymsargumenthostilityquarrel

• Глагол, используемый для описания обмена игривыми, подшучивающими или остроумными замечаниями в легкой манере.

A verb used to describe the act of exchanging playful, teasing, or witty remarks in a light-hearted manner.

1. Light teasing reparteeB2informal

   To engage in playful, good-humored teasing or witty conversation.

   Подшучивать

   • They bantered back and forth about their favorite sports teams.
   • She bantered with her colleagues during the coffee break.
   • The friends bantered playfully about each other's cooking skills.

   Synonymschaffjestjokejoshkidribtease

2. Be silly or tease one anotherB2informal

   To exchange remarks in a lighthearted, silly, or teasing manner.

   Подшучивать

   • The kids bantered with each other while waiting for the bus.
   • He bantered with his brother about who was the better player.
   • They bantered all evening, making everyone laugh.

   Synonymschaffjestjokejoshkidrazzribtease