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banter
Banter carries a positive, lighthearted connotation, implying a social bond or a shared sense of humor. It is distinct from mocking or bullying because it requires a mutual understanding that the teasing is not intended to cause genuine harm. In professional settings, it is often used to describe the informal rapport that builds camaraderie among coworkers.
As a noun, the word is typically used as an uncountable mass noun to describe the general atmosphere or activity of playful conversation. While one might occasionally refer to "bits of banter," it is rarely pluralized in standard usage.
Meanings
Examples
The students engage in playful banter during lunch.
Their romantic banter suggests a hidden attraction.
Their romantic banter suggests a hidden attraction.
The detectives bantered while reviewing the evidence.
The CEO used light banter to ease the tension.
He apologized for the banter that went too far.