Banter OK when you are young? (8)

I believe the answer is:

badinage

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'banter' is the definition.
(I know that badinage is a type of banter)

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(Other definitions for badinage that I've seen before include "bit of playful repartee" , "Backchat, banter" , "Frivolous talk" , "Raillery, give-and-take" , "Frivolous banter" .)

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