badinage

The word “badinage” has 3 syllables: bad-i-nage.

It's pronounced as /ˈbædɪnɑːʒ/.


What is synonym and antonym for badinage?

In the thesaurus, “badinage” has 13 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for badinage along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for badinage

  • banter
  • chaff
  • chatter
  • give-and-take
  • humor
  • humorousness
  • jesting
  • joke
  • joshing
  • laugh
  • persiflage
  • raillery
  • repartee

Meanings of badinage

  • noun
    1. Playful raillery; banter.
  • verb
    1. To engage in badinage or playful banter.

Example Sentences

  • The witty banter between the characters was filled with delightful badinage.
  • Despite the seriousness of the meeting, there was a moment of lighthearted badinage.
  • Their friendship was characterized by playful badinage and mutual teasing.
  • The comedian's act relied heavily on clever badinage with the audience.
  • The office atmosphere was lightened by occasional moments of friendly badinage among colleagues.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms or another words to badinage, such as: banter, chaff, chatter, give-and-take, humor, humorousness, jesting.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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