necken — meaning in English
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English meaning
- banter noun Light, good-humoured teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
- heckle verb To interrupt a speaker or performer with mocking comments or aggressive questions.
- ribbing noun The action of the verb to rib; teasing.
- tease verb To poke fun at someone playfully or, sometimes, unkindly.
Senses
necken is used for these senses in English:
- banter (intransitive) To engage in banter or playful conversation.
- banter (transitive) To tease (someone) mildly.
- heckle (transitive) To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.
- ribbing (uncountable) The action of the verb to rib; teasing.
- tease (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way.
banter — full definition
- noun Light, good-humoured teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
- verb To exchange playful, teasing remarks with someone.