badinage
|bad-i-nage|
C1
/ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/
playful teasing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'badinage' originates from French, specifically the word 'badinage', derived from the verb 'badiner' meaning 'to jest' or 'to joke'.
Historical Evolution
'badinage' was borrowed into English from French in the late 18th to early 19th century as a noun meaning light teasing; French 'badiner' ('to jest') and related forms influenced the English adoption.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'jesting' or 'playful joking' in French, and over time it has retained that core sense in English as 'playful banter' or 'teasing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
light, playful and witty teasing or banter.
Their dinner conversation was full of friendly badinage.
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Last updated: 2025/12/30 05:26