banter
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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
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
Banter and friendly bickering is clearly a big part of Peter's relationship with Carol.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2018
While my meditation was busied in planning out my future conduct, Mr. Banter favoured me with a visit, and after breakfast asked how I had passed the preceding evening.
From The Adventures of Roderick Random by Smollett, T. (Tobias)
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