bantering
/ˈbæntərɪŋ/
adjective
- Characterized by or involving friendly, playful teasing.
- Their bantering tone showed they were comfortable with each other.
- The bantering conversation at the dinner table kept everyone entertained.
- He gave a bantering smile before making his joke.
Antonyms
noun
- The act of exchanging playful, teasing remarks.
- A little bantering can help break the ice in a new group.
- Their constant bantering annoyed the teacher but amused the class.
- The bantering between the two teams was all in good fun.