badinage

🇬🇧 UK/bædinɑ:ʒ/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Light, playful teasing or witty banter

打趣;轻松的玩笑;揶揄

v.

To engage in playful banter or teasing

开玩笑;互相打趣

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Their witty badinage kept the dinner conversation light and entertaining.

  • 2.

    The couple's playful badinage suggested a deep and comfortable relationship.

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