Main Entry:

¹ban·ter

Pronunciation:

\ˈban-tər\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

origin unknown

Date:

1676

transitive verb1: to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner2archaic : delude3chiefly Southern & Midland : challengeintransitive verb: to speak or act playfully or wittily

— ban·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun

— ban·ter·ing·ly \ˈban-tə-riŋ-lē\ adverb