Magbanatan (en. To stretch)

/maɡ.baˈna.tan/

Synonyms

to make jokes with witty or clever remarks

You're so good at bantering, I almost forgot to be bored in my lectures!

Ang galing mo magbanatan, parang di na ako natatawa sa lectures ko!

to argue or debate with friends in a light-hearted manner

Sometimes, we just banter at the park while having fun.

Minsan, nagmamagbanatan lang kami sa park habang nagkakasiyahan.

to start a conversation or dialogue that's teasing or mocking

Don't tease too much, Juan might get mad at you.

Huwag masyadong magbanatan, baka magalit si Juan sa'yo.

to exchange witty comebacks

In our group, my friends are always bantering with jokes.

Sa grupo namin, palaging magbanatan ang mga kasamahan ko sa mga jokes.