Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.
Dallas & Bridges remind me of being back in a rugby changing room, some people like to talk, some are quiet assassins when it comes to banter
When you run that test, what’s the biggest thing you’re watching for: how they handle losing, how they treat the group dynamic, or whether they can keep up the improv banter without shutting down?
Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.
This bullying continuum illustrates the progressive escalation from harmless banter to bullying and criminal behaviours.
Banter means: Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.. 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. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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This is why I have given up listening to English commentary while watching a match This is banter? seems to be advocating violence and hatred
Banter means: Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.. 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. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
banter means: Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.. Register: neutral, standard English. 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. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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“"Nothing else matters to him"—so for Ezra all the great replacement stuff is just what? froth? banter? and nixing USAID was an innocent mistake?”
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(intransitive) To engage in banter or playful conversation.
“Dallas & Bridges remind me of being back in a rugby changing room, some people like to talk, some are quiet assassins when it comes to banter”
“When you run that test, what’s the biggest thing you’re watching for: how they handle losing, how they treat the group dynamic, or whether they can keep up the improv banter without shutting down?”
“This is why I have given up listening to English commentary while watching a match This is banter? seems to be advocating violence and hatred”
“They are trying to out banter the fan networks and without overacting or getting precious it’s genuinely unprofessional. If I was Arsenal’s PR or comms person I’d have a word.”
“28. Most of the time he's not serious during sex, he loves giving banter back when he can, when he's not a moaning mess~ Gotta have fun especially with friends~”
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Good-humoured bits of monologue and/or conversational prompts used in any of a wide range of occupations that must frequently interact with the public (for example, store clerks, salespersons, nurses).
This bullying continuum illustrates the progressive escalation from harmless banter to bullying and criminal behaviours.
“Whenever I see that option I will choose the SuperSport feed. Have never thought about it much before, but the only two on TNT who seem to actually enjoy their job are BOD & Warburton. The rest either negative or tedious banter lads.”
“Box Score Banter: Taking the Steps by Ginny Searle (@ginnysearle.bsky.social) free to read with Basic login www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...”
“There's banter and there's getting yourself killed”
“It's fun so far! Rival banter is always a good time.”
“Been reading a really good sensual slow burn with Dracula and ouh. It hit that sort of banter and teasing I was craving. It should but a push and pull!”
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