banterer UK /ˈban.tɜː.ə/US /ˈbæn.tɜɹ.əɹ/ noun1 •One who banters, one who engages in bantering.“Are you bantering, or are you in earnest?” cries the father, with a most solemn voice. “Indeed, sir,” answered Jones, “I scorn the character of a banterer. I came to you in most serious earnest,[…].” — 1749 formsbanterers