badinage

noun

Meaning

Humorous or witty conversation that is light and playful in tone.

Examples

The political rivals surprised the audience with their friendly badinage before the debate began.
She was known for her sharp wit and constant badinage with her coworkers.

Synonyms: banter, jesting, raillery, repartee

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badinage

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbæd.ɪ.nɑːʒ

Definition

Humorous or witty conversation that is light and playful in tone.

Examples

The political rivals surprised the audience with their friendly badinage before the debate began.
She was known for her sharp wit and constant badinage with her coworkers.
The film relies heavily on the clever badinage between the two lead characters to keep the plot moving.

Synonyms of badinage

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