What is another word for badinage?

Pronunciation: [bˈadɪnɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Badinage refers to light-hearted banter or joking between people. Synonyms for this word include persiflage, repartee, jesting, raillery, teasing, and lightheartedness. Persiflage is often used to describe playful conversation, while repartee is a quick, witty exchange of comments or remarks. Jesting is the act of making jokes or poking fun at something or someone, while raillery is humorously mocking or teasing someone. Teasing is the act of making light-hearted jokes or teasing remarks, and lightheartedness means carefree or playful behavior. These synonyms all share a sense of playful humor, lightness, and ease in communication.

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Usage examples for Badinage

She refused to recognize anything but meaningless badinage in his words.
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells
Something vigilant lay crouched panther-like behind the laughter of his surface badinage.
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William MacLeod Raine
And she had ignored it, taking it as badinage, and he had been too weak to brand it truth.
"Garrison's Finish A Romance of the Race-Course"
W. B. M. Ferguson

Related words: lighthearted banter, bantering, animated chat, playful banter, lively chat

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