badinage [noun]

Definition of badinage:

Light and playful banter or teasing.

Synonyms of badinage:

● Banter

● Repartee

● Raillery

● Chaff

● Teasing

● Jest


Opposite/Antonyms of badinage:

● Seriousness

● Solemnity

● Gravity

● Earnestness

● Sobriety

● Formality


Sentence/Example of badinage:

Their conversation was filled with light-hearted badinage.

The siblings engaged in playful badinage during dinner.

His quick wit made him a master of badinage at parties.

The badinage between the host and the guest kept the audience entertained.

She enjoyed the badinage with her colleagues during lunch breaks.

Their badinage was a sign of their close friendship.

The badinage between the two actors was a highlight of the play.

Despite the badinage, there was a hint of affection in their words.

The badinage in the office helped to lighten the mood.

He responded to her badinage with a smile and a clever retort.