How to pronounce “banter”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.
• Good-humoured bits of monologue and/or conversational prompts used in any of a wide range of occupations that must frequently interact with the public (for example, store clerks, salespersons, nurses).
• [Verb]
• (intransitive) To engage in banter or playful conversation.
• (intransitive) To play or do something amusing.
• (transitive) To tease (someone) mildly.
• (transitive) To joke about; to ridicule (a trait, habit, etc.).
• (transitive) To delude or trick; to play a prank upon.
• (transitive, US, Southern and Western, colloquial) To challenge to a match.
• (UK, dialect) To haggle; cheapen the price.

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