| 单词 | banter |
| 释义 | banter (once / 1652 pages) nv Good friends usually banter back and forth easily, like they're trying to keep a step ahead of each other in witty responses. This type of banter is their special language of friendship. Banter is both a noun and a verb about talking. It comes from unknown origins, but even as a word, it seems to be playful and teasing. You can engage in banter with friends, siblings, parents, and even good-natured strangers. Banter usually ends with everyone feeling better for the talk and verbal play. Joking, joshing, and teasing are all related to banter. WORD FAMILYbanter: bantered, bantering, banters+/bantering: banteringly USAGE EXAMPLESHe said he “enjoyed every second” of the fight that included ongoing banter between the fighters. Los Angeles Times(Dec 31, 2016) Instead, I run a men’s group where we laugh and share and banter about the stuff that matters and hurts. The Guardian(Dec 24, 2016) Meanwhile one Tuesday, Kiley’s nurse, Terri Griffin, bantered with her as she assembled the IV drugs. Washington Times(Dec 23, 2016) 1n light teasing repartee Syn|Hypo|Hyper backchat, give-and-take, raillery badinage frivolous banter persiflagelight teasing repartee adroitness and cleverness in reply 2v be silly or tease one another Syn|Hyper chaff, jolly, josh, kid bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit harass with persistent criticism or carping |
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