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banter

1. ban.ter \'bant-*r\ \-*r-*r\ \'bant-*-rin-le-\ vb [origin unknown] 1: to 
   speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner : RALLY  archaic  2: 
   DELUDE  chiefly South & Midland  3: CHALLENGE  : to speak or act playfully 
   or wittily  - ban.ter.er n
2. banter n : good-natured and usu. witty and playful teasing