Banter Meaning in Bengali: বিনোদন, পরিহাস, প্রশংসা (noun, pronunciation: ban-ter)
Definition of Banter
Banter refers to the playful and light-hearted exchange of teasing remarks, jokes, or witty comments between individuals. It is a form of friendly and humorous conversation that often involves quick and clever responses.
Banter Synonyms
1. Joking (পরিহাস, noun)
2. Teasing (ছেড়া, noun)
3. Ridicule (উপহাস, noun)
4. Bantering (বিনোদনমূলক, adjective)
Banter Antonyms
1. Seriousness (গম্ভীরতা, noun)
2. Gravity (গুরুত্ব, noun)
3. Solemnity (উদ্দীপনা, noun)
4. Earnestness (আদর্শবাদ, noun)
Origin of Banter
The word “banter” originated from the French word “bantir,” which means “to build.” It entered the English language in the late 17th century and initially referred to the playful and witty exchange of remarks in a building or construction context. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass general playful conversation.
Nearby Words
1. Badinage (noun) – playful and witty conversation
2. Repartee (noun) – quick and clever replies in conversation
3. Raillery (noun) – good-natured teasing or banter
4. Persiflage (noun) – light-hearted and mocking conversation
Banter in Literature Quotes
1. “A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men.” – Roald Dahl (একটু বিনোদন সময় সময়ে বুদ্ধিমান লোকের দ্বারা মূর্খতা প্রিয় হয়।)
2. “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” – Jane Austen (এটি একটি সত্য যা সর্বজনীনভাবে স্বীকৃত, যে একজন সম্পত্তি সম্পন্ন একক পুরুষ, একটি স্ত্রীর অভাবে আছে ইচ্ছা।)
Banter Meaning in Different Languages
Bengali: বিনোদন, Hindi: मज़ाक, Nepali: मजाक, Urdu: مذاق, Tamil: பேச்சு, Telugu: పిల్లడు, Arabic: مزاح, Chinese: 戏弄, Japanese: 冗談, Russian: шутка
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