A humorous honorary title applied to someone who is considered the undisputed master of banter in a social group — the wittiest, most relentlessly jokey person in the room.
A humorous honorary title applied to someone who is considered the undisputed master of banter in a social group — the wittiest, most relentlessly jokey person in the room. The pun on Archbishop of Canterbury makes it very British in flavour, and it's typically used as a mock-serious compliment. Thrives in group chats, lads' banter culture, and social media captions. Typically used affectionately rather than sarcastically, though it can shade into mild mockery of someone who overdoes the jokes.
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After that comeback on the group chat, the lads unanimously crowned him Archbishop of Banterbury.
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A humorous British slang title for someone considered a master of banter, playful wit, or sharp verbal sparring. A pun on Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior figure in the Church of England. Used among friends as a mock-honorific, usually as a compliment. Firmly in the register of British lad culture and social media humor, particularly on platforms like Twitter and in group chats.
After that roast, the lads unanimously crowned him Archbishop of Banterbury for the rest of the holiday.
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(slang, humorous) A person full of witty banter.
Archbishop of Banterbury means: A person full of witty banter.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Archbishop of Banterbury means: A person full of witty banter.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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