banter
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When was the last time you engaged in friendly banter with your barista, chatted with your neighbor or called your mother?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
"He always tried his best and always had a smile on his face... he loved his football and having banter with his friends, he was a bit of a joker of the group."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Justin, the believer, is instantly alarmed by how these eerie tapes escalate from cute banter to ghostly crying babies and backward incantations.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
A little banter ensues, making way for the real surprise guests: fellow Olympic hockey champions Megan Keller and team captain Hilary Knight.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
They were too quick with their banter; they held hands as if afraid to let go.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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