bantering
Meaning
talk or exchange remarks in a good-humored teasing way (হাস্যরসাত্মক ঘাঁটিঘাঁটি)
Pronunciation
ব্যান্টারিং (byānṭāriṅ)
Synonyms
joking, raillery, chitchat, witty repartee, teasing, mocking, jesting, bickering
Synonyms
They were joking about their childhood memories.
The friends indulged in some friendly raillery.
They enjoyed chitchat while having coffee.
Their witty repartee kept the party lively.
He was teasing her about her new hairstyle.
His mocking tone made everyone laugh.
They were jesting about their plans for the weekend.
They were bickering over who would pay the bill.
Antonyms
His seriousness during the meeting was unexpected.
The solemnity of the occasion made everyone quiet.
They preferred formality over casual bantering.
Her sternness discouraged bantering.
The sadness in the room ended the banter.
The graveness of the topic made bantering inappropriate.
She spoke with sincerity, lacking the usual banter.
The gravity of the situation made bantering seem inappropriate.
Phrases
We banter back and forth when we meet.
Their playful banter filled the room with laughter.
Light-hearted banter is common among friends.
Their quick banter kept the conversation lively.
They banter like friends that have known each other for years.