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British slang
Good-natured teasing or playful conversation (can be part of flirting)
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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bants means Good-natured teasing or playful conversation (can be part of flirting). It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"bants" means Good-natured teasing or playful conversation (can be part of flirting). In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Flirting; sweet talk; charming talk.
To hit on; to pick up (literally "to glue").
Push and pull; playing hard to get (from "mil" - push, "dang" - pull)
Trying to find a romantic or sexual partner, typically in a casual setting
Charisma, especially the ability to charm or flirt with someone you are attracted to
To send a direct message on social media to initiate flirtatious or romantic contact
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