English to Xhosa Meaning of banter - banter

Banter :

banter

noun

Imibuzo, bahleka, mazwi, bahlekisa, uvuthondaba, kuhleka, onokwaphula, ubophe, Yisa, umbala, eziyiyo, dayi, achaza indawo, yemoto, kune, avuse, nomkhuba

verb

ubophe, onokwaphula, Imibuzo, uthole, bahleka

Banter :: BanterBantered :: banteredBantering :: banteringBanters :: banters

← Bantam

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Definitions of banter in English

Noun(1) light teasing repartee
Verb(1) be silly or tease one another

Examples of banter in English

(1) It was 20 minutes into the game when any prospect of good-natured banter disappeared.(2) At first, their banter is friendly, until Heston realizes Moore is not on his side.(3) He was a very cheerful character and liked nothing more than to have a bit of banter with his friends.(4) As well as exchanging witty banter with Candyman Baker, David knows how to save money on clothes, eating out and pet food.(5) Initially he was brought in to exchange bar room banter in Cheers.(6) She watched as Ludmilla exchanged banter with the outcaste veteran.(7) Pupils often emphasised that teasing was not seen as harmful, but as a part of everyday banter , often between friends.(8) They continued their playful banter for a while and then were silent for a long time.(9) The friendly banter shows Hayes has succeeded in creating a dynamic corporate climate.(10) The long looks and teasing banter was a thin barrier of what really lay between them.(11) Constant exchanges of intelligent banter and a pretty unsettling appearance hold the atmosphere to a sharp edge.(12) So the good natured banter and dressing room style bonhomie had been shattered by a traitor in our midst.(13) Their playful banter was interrupted when Louis walked into the room.(14) there was much good-natured banter(15) there was much singing and good-natured banter(16) With McEwan in full flow, Watson sticks his head round the door and instigates some friendly banter .

Synonyms

Noun

1. repartee ::

nobuciko

2. witty conversation ::

ingxoxo nehlekisayo

3. raillery ::

raillery

4. wordplay ::

bokudlala

7. ribbing ::

ribbing

8. badinage ::

badinage

Verb

10. joke ::

bahlekisa

11. jest ::

jest

12. quip ::

mazwi

13. josh ::

josh

14. wisecrack ::

ukubhuqa

Different Forms

banter, bantered, bantering, banters

Word Example from TV Shows

Let's dispense with the friendly BANTER.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 15

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