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repartee

rep·ar·tee [ rèppər t, rèppər táy, rè paar t, rè paar táy ] (plural rep·ar·tees)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. witty talk: conversation consisting of witty remarks

2. wit: skill in making witty remarks or conversation

3. witty remark: a witty remark or reply

[Mid-17th century. < French repartie< repartir "set out again" < partir "leave"]
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