banter
Example Sentences
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He was in his 80s then, but still vibrant—rarely seated, moving easily around the room and bantering with staff as they passed in and out.
The biracial funnyman has offered a mix of political satire and light-hearted showbiz banter, and has generally earned decent reviews for his efforts.
From Barron's
Delivering off-the-cuff banter in reaction to news of the moment — a requirement for morning TV news — was not his strong suit.
From Los Angeles Times
Alice gives him a lift to camp; they banter and flirt after a fashion.
From Los Angeles Times
Seller Richard Ward said he also enjoyed "the banter with customers".
From BBC
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