Having the bants

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Heard in Dublin

Having a conversation, usually involving 3 or more people and a few alcoholic beverages.

In use

Here, I'm goin back down to the lads to have the bants

Posh English

I am going back down to the fellows to enjoy some lively conversation over drinks.

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