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Banter
Banter means light, teasing exchange between people who like each other. It is uncountable, so you say "a bit of banter", never "a banter". Calling something "just banter" is the standard defence when a joke lands badly.
Examples in context
The lads were having a bit of banter in the pub.
The lads were having a bit of banter in the pub.
Don't take it seriously, it is just friendly banter.
Don't take it seriously, it is just friendly banter.
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