How do you use "Banter" in a sentence?

Just having banter. Good banter.

Banter

Q: What does "Banter" mean?

Playful teasing British tradition of friendly mockery between friends. Essential social skill.

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: Playful teasing

友好的玩笑

Bromas amistosas

友好的なからかい

유쾌한 농담, 장난

British tradition of friendly mockery between friends. Essential social skill.

朋友之间友好调侃的英国传统。重要的社交技能。

Tradición británica de burlas amistosas entre amigos. Habilidad social esencial.

友人同士の親しみを込めたからかいというイギリスの伝統。重要な社交スキル。

영국의 전통적인 친구 간 장난스러운 놀림 문화. 중요한 사교 기술이다.

Examples

Just having banter.
只是在开玩笑
solo estamos bromeando
ちょっとふざけ合ってるだけだよ
그냥 농담 주고받는 거야.
Good banter.
很会开玩笑
buen rollo
いいノリだね
재미있는 농담이네.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæntə/

Usage Guide

Context: friendship, pubs

Tone: playful

✓ Do Say

British social life
英国社交生活中使用
en la vida social británica
イギリスの社交生活で使う
영국 사교 생활에서

✗ Don't Say

Formal
正式场合不使用
No se usa en contextos formales
フォーマルな場では使わない
격식 있는 자리

Common Mistakes

Must be mutual

Origin & History

From Irish-English, meaning to joke, 17th century.

Cultural Context

Era: 17th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: British comedy

Regional notes: Very British.

Variations

BanterBantsGood banter