repartee
a quick, witty reply.
conversation full of such replies.
skill in making such replies.
Origin of repartee
1Other words for repartee
2 | banter, sparring, fencing |
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How to use repartee in a sentence
Often, the “meet cute” is adorable and the lovers’ repartee is charming.
Hulu’s ‘Happiest Season’ provides queer holiday cheer | Kathi Wolfe | December 11, 2020 | Washington BladeHe is the master of ribald repartee; he could be cutting without being catty.
'The Village Voice' Was Crazy to Fire Him: 5 Reasons Why Michael Musto Matters | Tricia Romano | May 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTOn Glee, her fast-talking, show-tune-singing man-eater could barely hide her inner pain through her witty repartee.
Kristin Chenoweth on Her Darker Role in ‘Family Weekend’ | Kevin Fallon | March 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir screwball-style repartee—intellectual rather than romantic—reveals not a sexual chemistry, but a winning comedic one.
‘Parenthood’: In Praise of Ray Romano’s Amazing Performance | Jace Lacob | October 2, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTFrom the kings of late-night comedy, this repartee is par for the course.
Chris Matthews, Joy Behar & More Awkward Chris Christie Fat Jokes (VIDEO) | Abby Haglage | August 28, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Benjamin Disraeli said that a parliamentary majority was better than the best repartee.
Her movements were free, her figure dainty and her repartee, below her mask, more than usually piquant.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeHe who is of so lofty a rank as to be above repartee, ought never to joke in a racy kind of way.
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre | Jean de La BruyreYoull find me a different sort day after to-morrow—right there with the repartee and the jollying stuff.
The Woman Gives | Owen JohnsonBoth were maudlin drunk and each was trying to impress the other with his wisdom, his repartee and boldness.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyMr. Villet cheered them on by his gusto of every repartee; and John Dana set his seal of confirmation upon each profound remark.
Alone | Marion Harland
British Dictionary definitions for repartee
/ (ˌrɛpɑːˈtiː) /
a sharp, witty, or aphoristic remark made as a reply
terse rapid conversation consisting of such remarks
skill in making sharp witty replies or conversation
Origin of repartee
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