badiner

/ˌbædɪˈneɪdʒ/ BAD-i-NAYJ

Definitions

1. noun

good-humored raillery or playful, witty banter, especially in conversation or debate.

“The politicians engaged in a spirited badinage during the televised debate.”

Synonyms

  • banter
  • raillery
  • ripostes

Antonyms

  • aggression
  • hostility