banter

[/ˈbæntər/]

noun/verb

brincadeira, troca de palavras

1. Playful and teasing remarks exchanged between people; light conversation with joking and witty remarks

The two friends engaged in friendly banter throughout the dinner.

Os dois amigos se envolveram em brincadeiras amistosas durante o jantar.

2. (verb) To exchange playful jokes or teasing remarks

The coworkers bantered about their boss's new hairstyle.

Os colegas brincavam sobre o novo penteado do chefe.

NYC Slang

busting chops, clowning, cracking jokes

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

brincadeira, zoação, troca de farpas

Common in informal conversation

Rio de Janeiro

zoação, trollagem

More colloquial and direct

São Paulo

brincadeira, troca de palavras

Standard usage

Portugal

chacota, troca de graças

More formal tone

to have a laugh at someone's expense

to give someone stick

banter back and forth

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