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Synonyms of banter

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Another word for banter is chaff. Other synonyms of banter are pleasantry, raillery, kid and wind up.

Synonyms and similar words for banter

nounSharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

verbTo tease (someone) mildly.

  • kid
  • wind up
  • chaffTo use light, idle language by way of fun or ridicule; to banter.

Meaning of banter

  1. noun Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.
  2. noun 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).
  3. verb To engage in banter or playful conversation.

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Questions about synonyms of banter

What is another word for banter?
Banter has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chaff, pleasantry, raillery, kid and wind up.
What does banter mean?
Banter means sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: banter (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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