REPARTEE

repartee. Repartee, n. a witty reply; v.i. to reply smartly

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Rep′ar‐tee″ (r?p′3r–t?″), n. [[F. repartie, fr. repartir to reply, depart again; pref. re- re- partir to part, depart. See Part.]] A smart, ready, and witty reply. Cupid was as bad as he; Hear but the youngster's repartee. Prior. Syn. — Retort; reply. See Retort.