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- [ban-ter]
- /ˈbæn tər/
- /ˈbæn.tər/
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- [ban-ter]
- /ˈbæn tər/
Definitions of bantering word
- adjective bantering teasing or facetious, or characterized by facetiousness 3
- noun bantering an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery. 1
- verb with object bantering to address with banter; chaff. 1
- verb without object bantering to use banter. 1
- noun bantering Teasing. 1
- noun bantering joking; jesting. 0
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Origin of bantering
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Bantering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bantering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bantering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bantering
adjective bantering
- chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
- conversable — easy or pleasant to talk to
- larking — a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade.
- quizzical — odd, queer, or comical.
- show-me — demanding proof or evidence before being convinced: a show-me attitude toward new ideas.
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