📒 Word of the Day: Banter 🧠 Meaning: Light, playful, and often witty conversation or teasing between friends. It’s usually good-natured and mutual. 🔎 Etymology: The origin is uncertain, but it first appeared in 17th-century English as slang meaning “to ridicule playfully.” Some believe it may come from old London street slang or perhaps a now-lost dialectal word. ✨ Fun Fact: In British English, "banter" is a cultural staple. Brits often use it as a social bonding tool. Saying someone has "good banter" means they're fun, quick-witted, and socially sharp. In fact, “lad banter” became a whole social trend in the UK — not always positively viewed, depending on the context! Example sentence: "I love hanging out with them — the banter is always hilarious!" (Spanish: ¡Me encanta salir con ellos — las bromas siempre son graciosísimas!) ¿Do you have a similar concept in your language?