What is the meaning of the word 'Banter'?

♦ Banter: (verb transitive), (verb intransitive)
English Meaning: Friendly remarks and jokes.
Bangla Meaning: ঠাট্টা বা পরিহাস করা।।

 Synonyms: Gossip (চুটকি, কটুগল্প), Ridicule (বিদ্রুপ), Joking (কৌতুক), Chitchat (খোশ গল্প, অনর্থক কথা), Backbiting (গীবত করা)। 
Antonyms: Flattery, Praise(প্রশংসা), Compliment (স্তুতি গাওয়া), Honor (সম্মান করা), Respect (সম্মান করা)। 

Other Forms:
- Banter (Noun);
- Bantering (adjective) পরিহাসমূলক; পরিহাসরসিক; পরিহাসপ্রিয়।
- Banteringly (adverb) পরিহাসচ্ছলে; ঠাট্টাচ্ছলে।

Example Sentence: 
1. He enjoyed exchanging banter with the customers.
2. He prefers marital banter with his wife on the phone to talking about measurements and ingredients.

অন্য অপশন গুলো:
- Behaving in a kind and friendly way towards young people, like the way a kind uncle treats his nieces or nephews: Avuncular.
- To stop the flow of something, especially blood: Stanch
- To feel discontent or unhappiness: Repine

Source: Website Lecture.