"Banter" is a word in ENGLISH
To jest about; to ridicule in speaking of, as some
trait, habit, characteristic, and the like.
The act of bantering; joking or jesting; humorous or
good-humored raillery; pleasantry.
To address playful good-natured ridicule to, -- the
person addressed, or something pertaining to him, being the subject of
the jesting; to rally; as, he bantered me about my credulity.
To delude or trick, -- esp. by way of jest.
To challenge or defy to a match.
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Read the complete definitionbirô-bírò - To joke, jest, talk or act playfully; to refuse or decline apparently, to simulate a dislike or aversion. …
Read the complete definitionA jeer or flout; a sharp jest or taunt; a trick.
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Read the complete definitionA witty repartee; a jest.
Read the complete definitionTo jest.
Read the complete definitionA jest.
Read the complete definitionThe arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures.
Read the complete definitionLike a buffoon; consisting in low jests or gestures.
Read the complete definitionA person at whom ridicule, jest, or contempt is directed; as, the butt of the company.
Read the complete definitionLight jesting talk; banter; raillery.
Read the complete definitionThe best or choicest part of a thing; the quintessence; as, the cream of a jest or story; the cream …
Read the complete definitionTo jest; to play the buffoon.
Read the complete definitionTo lead or influence by jest or trick; to banter or jest; to cajole.
Read the complete definitionTo make a jest of; to set in a comical light.
Read the complete definitionIn a jesting manner.
Read the complete definitionSport of any kind; jest, frolic.
Read the complete definitionTrick; jest; sport.
Read the complete definitionAn expression of sarcastic scorn; a sarcastic jest; a scoff; a taunt; a sneer.
Read the complete definitionTo gibe; to sneer; to break a scornful jest; to utter severe sarcasms.
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