banter
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They have complicated relationships, but there’s nothing better for ironing things out than creeping together through dark tunnels by flashlight, hoping that nothing jumps out at you, engaging in weightless banter as you go.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Rahma engages in good-natured banter, responding to each proposition with “100% agree” or “100% disagree.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Practical jokes; coffee breaks; banter; and, certainly in my experience, plenty of slagging for the journalist tagging along in the back of the car.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
When was the last time you engaged in friendly banter with your barista, chatted with your neighbor or called your mother?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
When he finally woke again it was to the smell of bacon, the sound of laughter, and the usual rapid-fire McKay banter.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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