Main Entry: rep·ar·tee

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 words
2 : adroitness and cleverness in reply : skill in repartee

synonyms see wit