banter       
 noun [ U ] uk/ˈbæn.tər/ us/ˈbæn.t̬ɚ/
 开玩笑,逗乐
conversation that is funny and not serious
  He considered himself a master of witty banter. 他认为自己是风趣幽默的玩笑大王。 
 banter       
verb [ I ] uk/ˈbæn.tər/ us/ˈbæn.t̬ɚ/
 (善意地)取笑,逗弄
to talk to someone in a friendly and humorous way
  He stood around bantering with his colleagues. 他转来转去,与同事们打趣逗乐。