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badinage

[/ˈbædɪnɑːʒ/ or /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/]
nounpl: badinages
brincadeira leve; gracejo; banter
1. Playful and teasing banter; light, witty, or humorous conversation
Their badinage was delightful, full of clever wordplay and gentle teasing.
Sua brincadeira era deliciosa, cheia de jogos de palavras inteligentes e gracejo gentil.
2. Banter or joking that is characteristic of witty repartee
The badinage between the two characters made the play entertaining.
O gracejo entre os dois personagens tornou a peça divertida.
NYC Slang
bantering; witty back-and-forth
Synonyms
banterrailleryreparteewitticismsjestingjokingplayful teasing
Antonyms
seriousnessgravitassolemnity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brincadeira leve; gracejo; pilhéria
Common usage in conversational Portuguese
São Paulo
zoação; gracejo
More informal, colloquial variant
Portugal
graçolas; brincar; gracejo
European Portuguese tends to use 'graçolas' or 'brincar' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

exchange badinage
engage in badinage
light badinage
playful badinage
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