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.