Teasing joking language or repartee (6)

I believe the answer is:

banter

(Other definitions for banter that I've seen before include "Teasing chit-chat" , "Action of making use of something" , "Playful speech" , "Tease in good-humoured way" , "Friendly teasing talk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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