A reference to the 16th Century. Famously pioneered by Henry VIII a 'Banter Fish' would be given to a court jester for a particularly humorous performance.
Later became shortened and used metaphorically for recognition of a funny joke.
I say, marvelous performance. Have some Banter Fish *hands fish*
Jokes that ate based on ethnicity
you need to be careful what jokes you say at work . They don't seem to appreciate ethnic banter.
When someone throws some quality banter your way and you want to show your appreciation and respect by not providing a come back.
"Well I didn't see you getting with Neil's sister last night..."
"Banter recieved mate. Banter recieved."
When somebody says something nasty, but calls it banter!
Person a: You have nothing! Why are you even here?
Person b: Well... uh...
Person a: Don't worry mate, it's just banter!
Person b: More like Jimmy Banter!
when a woman is turned on so bad by her partner her breath burns off his sideburns kissing his cheek
what happened to the left half of your facial hair?
I don't know, i had a banter with Miezi, next thing i know, i smell smoke on my face.
When two or more people trade degrading remarks in an attempt to discourage or frighten one another. The more common terminology is "shit talkin", though "fecal banter" has a more sophisticated ring to it.
While minding my own business in the Walmart checkout line, fecal banter erupted between two female porch dwellers.
When in a light-hearted conversation, banter is necessary. Charlie banter is the process of a very unwitty, serious comeback to the other party's statement.
'Haha yeah, but you're a Tarquin'.
'Well, you're just ruddy ridiculous, and scum. RAH. RAH. RAH'.
'CHARLIE BANTER!'