What is another word for an "insult" when you want to joke or play?

Solution 1:

I think tease is another word which is suitable for insult. Example:

The children teased the boy because of his stammer.

Solution 2:

Finding synonyms for a friendly insult is not easy. But josh, rag and maybe gibe might fit.

Solution 3:

B is trying to tease or synonyms thereof.

Solution 4:

An older term, largely from African- American culture, is doing the dozens, meaning friendly insults.

A more recent term along the same lines is signifying, also primarily used in African-American culture.

Another term used for playful insult is trash talk. This is generally less friendly and is mostly used for opponents in sporting activities.