I learned a new word -“ banter “from the Chapter 15 Of “The Third Ear” recently .

Original sentence：
We struck up a conversation in Chinese, and the banter began.

“Banter “means “ conversation that is funny and not serious “

I try to practice making up sentences :
1. John is a humorous person who likes to banter with friends.
2. The writer exchanged banter with reporters.
3. The grandmother bantered with her grandchildren.