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banter

[ban-ter] / ˈbæn tər /




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Zip it: Banter and brief chats are fine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Symancyk noted that Signet’s brands that are more exposed to lower-end shoppers, such as Banter or Zales, were seeing weaker sales growth than those that cater to higher-end consumers, such as Jared and Blue Nile.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

The former First Minister will be joined by crime author Val McDermid for a night entitled "Books & Banter" on 22 March at the city's King's Theatre.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

As one British study titled "Banter, bollockings and beatings" made clear, an often macho culture can prevail, including bizarre induction rituals.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2024

Neither Banter nor O'Flynn was a dangerous man; a little loud and exaggerated talk was the utmost extent of their harmfulness.

From A Girl Among the Anarchists by Meredith, Isabel




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