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Teasing good for youth, presumably (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

badinage

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'teasing' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for badinage that I've seen before include "bit of playful repartee" , "Josh" , "Backchat, banter" , "Frivolous backchat" , "Playful banter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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