
Badinage
Social Context
Best used among friends or peers where casual and humorous interaction is appreciated.

At the reunion, their badinage recaptured the spirit of their college days.
Positive Tone
Signifies light-hearted, playful conversation with no intention to offend.

Despite the tight deadline, the team's badinage kept the atmosphere cheerful.
Not For Serious Topics
Avoid using 'badinage' in discussions about serious, sensitive, or solemn subjects.

It was not the time for badinage, as they were discussing the company's layoffs.
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