badinaged
|bad-i-nage|
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/ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/
(badinage)
playful teasing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'badinage' originates from French, specifically the word 'badinage', where the verb 'badiner' meant 'to jest' or 'to joke'.
Historical Evolution
'badinage' was borrowed into English from French 'badinage' in the mid-17th century and kept its sense of playful or teasing talk.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'light, playful talk or banter', and over time it has largely retained that meaning in modern English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'badinage' (to engage in light, playful banter or jesting).
He badinaged with the host all evening, keeping the conversation light and playful.
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Last updated: 2025/12/30 05:40