Both Uses of
banter
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- Improving the occasion in these words, Mr Squeers patted his son's head again, and then patted Smike's—but harder; and inquired in a bantering tone how he found himself by this time.†
Chpt 38 *
- This did not serve him; for, at such bantering or retort as suited the company, he was no match for Sir Mulberry.†
Chpt 50
Definition:
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(banter) casual conversation that is clever and amuses; or to engage in such conversation