give-and-take Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an exchange of views on some topic
   word; discussion.
   
   • we had a good discussion
   • we had a word or two about it
2. noun light teasing repartee
   banter; raillery; backchat.
   
3. noun mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)
   interchange; reciprocation.
   

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