bantering

/ˈbæntərɪŋ/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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