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repartee

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Noun — A quick, clever reply, or a conversation full of such witty exchanges.

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Etymology

From French repartie, from repartir, "to retort quickly."

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What does “repartee” mean?

The word “repartee” means a quick, clever reply, or a conversation full of such witty exchanges. In plain terms, sharp, witty back-and-forth conversation, or a single clever comeback.

How do you pronounce “repartee”?

“Repartee” is pronounced reh-pah-TEE (/ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “repartee” in a sentence?

Here is “repartee” used in a sentence: “The two comedians traded repartee for the whole interview.”

What part of speech is “repartee”?

“Repartee” is a noun.

Where does the word “repartee” come from?

The word “repartee” comes from French. From French repartie, from repartir, "to retort quickly.".

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