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Frotzeln
Frotzeln is to tease back and forth in a friendly way. It is intransitive and usually used with mit or über. It implies mutual, ongoing exchange rather than a single jab, which is what makes it the closest German word to banter.
Examples in context
Die beiden frotzeln den ganzen Abend miteinander.
The two of them banter with each other all evening.
Er frotzelt gern, meint es aber nie böse.
He likes to banter, but he never means any harm.
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