give-and-take meaning and definition

GIVE-AND-TAKE noun

Definition of give-and-take (noun)

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