repartee Meaning, Definition & Usage

Rep`ar*tee" noun

Etymology

F. repartie, fr. repartir to reply, depart again; pref. re- re- partir to part, depart. See Part.

Definitions

1. A smart, ready, and witty reply.

   Cupid was as bad as he; Hear but the youngster's repartee. Prior.

   Syn. -- Retort; reply. See Retort.

Rep`ar*tee" intransitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Reparteed present participle & verbal noun Reparteeing

Definitions

1. To make smart and witty replies. R. Prior.