badinage
/'bædinɑ:ʤ/
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Definition
Noun: * Light, playful, or witty conversation; good-natured teasing or banter. It refers to a style of talking that is humorous and not serious, often involving clever remarks exchanged between people in a friendly manner.
Usage
"Badinage" is used to describe a specific type of social interaction. It is a formal or literary term for what might more commonly be called playful banter, witty repartee, or good-humored teasing. It implies intelligence and a lack of malice.
Examples
- The dinner party was filled with lively badinage between the old friends.
- She enjoyed their clever badinage, which made the long meeting much more pleasant.
- Their relationship was characterized by constant affectionate badinage.
Advanced Usage
- "To engage in badinage": To participate in playful, witty conversation.
- The two politicians engaged in some light badinage before the serious debate began.
Variants and Related Words
- Badiner (verb, French origin): The French verb from which "badinage" is derived, meaning to joke or jest.
Synonyms
- Banter
- Repartee
- Raillery
- Persiflage
- Jest
Antonyms
- Serious conversation
- Solemn discourse
- Earnest discussion