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banter

/ˈbæntə/
noun
  1. Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

    Similar: pleasantry, raillery

Synonymspleasantry, raillery
verb
  1. To engage in banter or playful conversation.

  2. To play or do something amusing.

  3. To tease (someone) mildly.

Synonymskid, wind up

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