rep·ar·tee

rep·ar·tee
/ˌrɛpɚˈtiː, Brit ˌrɛpɑːˈtiː/ noun [noncount]
: conversation in which clever statements and replies are made quickly

The two comedians engaged in witty repartee.


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  • rep — demi·rep; di·rep·tion; ir·rep·tion; ir·rep·ti·tious; ob·rep·tion; ob·rep·ti·tious; pro·rep·til·ia; rep·a·ra·ble; rep·a·ra·tion; rep·er·to·ri·al; rep·er·to·ri·um; rep·er·to·ry; rep·e·tend; rep·e·ti·tion; rep·e·ti·tion·al; rep·e·ti·tious;… …   English syllables

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  • repartee — rep·ar·tee …   English syllables

  • repartee — rep|ar|tee [ˌrepa:ˈti: US ˌrepərˈti:] n [U] [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: repartie, from repartir to reply ] conversation which is fast and full of intelligent and amusing remarks and replies ▪ witty repartee …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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