Pronunciation: /bædɪˈnɑʒ/
noun playful or light-hearted joking or teasing
A1 The children engaged in playful badinage during recess.
A2 The friends enjoyed their witty badinage while having lunch.
B1 The actors' badinage on stage added humor to the play.
B2 The politicians engaged in clever badinage during the debate.
C1 The novel's dialogue was filled with sophisticated badinage.
C2 The comedians' banter was filled with clever badinage that had the audience in stitches.
verb none
A1 She badinaged with her friends during lunch break.
A2 The students badinaged with each other while waiting for the teacher.
B1 The colleagues often badinage in the office to lighten the mood.
B2 The comedians badinaged with the audience, keeping them entertained throughout the show.
C1 The politicians engaged in witty badinage during the debate, showcasing their verbal skills.
C2 The actors were masters at badinaging with each other on stage, creating a seamless and entertaining performance.
adjective none
A1 The children engaged in playful badinage during recess.
A2 She enjoyed the light-hearted badinage with her coworkers.
B1 The badinage between the two friends was witty and entertaining.
B2 The badinage at the dinner party was sophisticated and engaging.
C1 The intellectual badinage between the scholars was both stimulating and amusing.
C2 The badinage among the group of comedians was quick-witted and sharp.
adverb none
A1 She engaged in playful badinage with her friends.
A2 The coworkers exchanged witty badinage during their lunch break.
B1 The comedian's badinage with the audience kept everyone entertained.
B2 The banter between the two characters was filled with clever badinage.
C1 The politician's skillful badinage helped him win over the crowd.
C2 The writers' badinage in their dialogue added depth to the characters.
pronoun none
A1 I don't understand the badinage between those two friends.
A2 The badinage at the party made everyone laugh.
B1 The badinage between the colleagues lightened the mood in the office.
B2 The witty badinage between the characters added depth to the play.
C1 The badinage between the politicians was carefully crafted to sway public opinion.
C2 Her skillful badinage with words impressed even the most discerning critics.
preposition none
A1 I enjoy engaging in friendly badinage with my coworkers.
A2 The students were caught in a playful badinage during recess.
B1 The badinage between the two characters added humor to the scene.
B2 Their witty badinage was a highlight of the dinner party.
C1 The badinage between the comedians was sharp and quick-witted.
C2 The banter evolved into a sophisticated badinage that kept the audience entertained.
conjunction none
A1 I enjoy engaging in light-hearted badinage with my friends.
A2 She used badinage to lighten the mood during the meeting.
B1 The badinage between the two coworkers was entertaining to watch.
B2 Their witty badinage kept the conversation lively and engaging.
C1 The badinage between the two comedians was sharp and quick-witted.
C2 The badinage between the characters added depth and humor to the play.
interjection none
A1 Badinage! That was a funny joke.
A2 Badinage! Let's lighten the mood with some playful banter.
B1 Badinage! Sometimes it's good to have a bit of lighthearted conversation.
B2 Badinage! The witty badinage between the characters made the movie enjoyable.
C1 Badinage! Their clever badinage demonstrated their quick wit and intelligence.
C2 Badinage! The sophisticated badinage at the dinner party was entertaining to observe.
article none
A1 The children engaged in playful badinage during recess.
A2 The friends enjoyed some light badinage while waiting in line.
B1 The coworkers engaged in witty badinage during their lunch break.
B2 The actors were skilled at delivering clever badinage in their performances.
C1 The politicians engaged in subtle badinage during the debate.
C2 The comedians' badinage was sharp and entertaining, keeping the audience captivated.
formal The professor engaged in light-hearted badinage with his students during the lecture.
informal The friends enjoyed some playful badinage while hanging out at the coffee shop.
slang The group of teenagers were known for their witty badinage in school.
figurative Their badinage was like a dance of words, flowing effortlessly between them.
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