B2nouninformalrelationshipslanguage
US/ˈbæn.tər/
UK/ˈbæn.tə/
friendly, funny talk in which people tease each other
In context
There's always a lot of friendly banter in our office on Fridays.
It was just banter, I didn't mean to upset you.
The two hosts are famous for their quick banter on the show.
Words that go with banter
adjective + noun
- friendly banterThe players exchanged some friendly banter before the match.
- light-hearted banterA bit of light-hearted banter breaks the ice.
noun + preposition
- bit of banterDon't be offended, it's just a bit of banter.
verb + noun
- exchange banterTaxi drivers exchange banter while they wait.
noun + noun
- office banterI miss the office banter now that I work from home.