repartie — meaning in English
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English meaning
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comeback
noun A return to success or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
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repartee
noun A quick, clever reply, or a conversation full of such witty exchanges.
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retort
noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
Senses
repartie is used for these senses in English:
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comeback
A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
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retort
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
comeback — full definition
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noun A return to success or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
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noun A quick, witty reply, especially to an insult.
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noun A sports team or athlete's recovery from a significant deficit to win or tie a game.
