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repartee

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Main Entry:
rep·ar·tee 
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          Listen to the pronunciation of repartee
Pronunciation:
\ˌre-pər-ˈtē, -ˌpär-, -ˈtā\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
French repartie, from repartir to retort, from Middle French, from re- + partir to divide — more at part
Date:
circa 1645
1 a: a quick and witty reply b: a succession or interchange of clever retorts : amusing and usually light sparring with words2: adroitness and cleverness in reply : skill in repartee
synonyms see wit


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