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
Loanwordbadinageother
=badinage
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.