How is the phrase botta e risposta translated from Italian to English

English translation
banter
noun

Una conversazione scherzosa e leggera tra amici.

Playful teasing conversation between friends.

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  • C'era un simpatico botta e risposta intorno al tavolo. — There was friendly banter around the table.

  • Il loro botta e risposta ha fatto ridere tutti. — Their banter kept everyone laughing.

  • Basta scherzare, iniziamo la riunione. — Enough banter, let's start the meeting.

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