banter

Example Sentences

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The biracial funnyman has offered a mix of political satire and light-hearted showbiz banter, and has generally earned decent reviews for his efforts.

From Barron's

Delivering off-the-cuff banter in reaction to news of the moment — a requirement for morning TV news — was not his strong suit.

From Los Angeles Times

Alice gives him a lift to camp; they banter and flirt after a fashion.

From Los Angeles Times

Seller Richard Ward said he also enjoyed "the banter with customers".

From BBC

When he finally woke again it was to the smell of bacon, the sound of laughter, and the usual rapid-fire McKay banter.

From Literature