Geplänkel — meaning in English

English meaning

• banter noun Light, good-humored teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
• repartee noun A quick, clever reply, or a conversation full of such witty exchanges.
• skirmish noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

Senses

Geplänkel is used for these senses in English:

• banter Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.
• repartee A conversation marked by a series of witty retorts.
• skirmish (military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

banter — full definition

1. noun Light, good-humored teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
2. verb To exchange playful, teasing remarks with someone.

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