badinaging
|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 lightly'.
Historical Evolution
'badinage' was borrowed into English from French (from the verb 'badiner') in the 17th–18th century and entered modern English retaining the form 'badinage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'light jesting or playful talk', and over time it has retained that basic sense as 'light banter' or 'teasing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
gerund or verbal noun use of 'badinage': light, playful conversation or banter.
Their badinaging during the break kept everyone's spirits up.
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Last updated: 2025/12/30 06:08