bantering
|ban-ter-ing|
B2
/ˈbæntərɪŋ/
(banter)
playful teasing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'banter' originates from the 17th-century English, possibly from the word 'bant,' where it meant 'to make fun of.'
Historical Evolution
'bant' transformed into the modern English word 'banter' through usage in colloquial speech.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make fun of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'playful teasing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45