badinage

[US]/ˈbædɪnɑːʒ/
[UK]/ˌbædnˈɑːʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. banter; mocking
vt. tease

Example Sentences

he developed a nice line in badinage with the Labour leader.

buffoonery, facetious, chaffing, badinage, bantering, quizzical, waggish.

engaging in playful badinage

enjoying witty badinage with friends

their badinage was filled with sarcasm

exchanging badinage during the meeting

the badinage between the siblings was full of laughter

responding with clever badinage

casual badinage between coworkers

playful badinage at the dinner table

the badinage lightened the mood

skillful badinage can enhance communication

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