banter
intermediateB1/ˈbæn.tər/ · ban-ter
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Meanings
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
دل لگی، مذاق کرنے کا دوستانہ تبادلہ
دل لگی
dil lagi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- friendly banter
- light-hearted banter
- banter with friends
Example Sentences
Their friendly banter always brightened the mood at the party.
ان کی دل لگی ہمیشہ پارٹی میں ماحول کو خوشگوار بنا دیتی تھی۔
Un ki dil lagi hamesha party mein mahol ko khushgawaar bana deti thi.
The banter between the two comedians kept the audience laughing.
دو کامیڈینوں کے درمیان مذاق نے حاضرین کو ہنسانے میں مدد کی۔
Do comedians ke darmiyan mazaq ne hazireen ko hansane mein madad ki.
He enjoyed the playful banter during their casual conversations.
اس نے اپنی بے تکلف گفتگو کے دوران دل لگی کا لطف اٹھایا۔
Us ne apni be-taklif guftagu ke doran dil lagi ka lutf uthaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'banter' as a 'dance of words' where friends exchange playful jests.
Imagine two friends playfully poking fun at each other while laughing.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی زبان وہ دل لگی کی طرح ہے، / جیسے چاندنی رات میں مسکراہٹ کی طرح ہے۔
Mohabbat ki zabaan woh dil lagi ki tarah hai, / jaise chaandni raat mein muskurahat ki tarah hai.
The language of love is like banter, / like smiles in the moonlit night.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: English "banter" — to jest or to mock
First known use: early 19th century
The term 'banter' originates from the early 19th century, stemming from the French word 'banter', meaning to speak in a playful or teasing manner.