REPARTEE


Meaning of REPARTEE in English

[ ˌrɛpα:'ti: ]

■ noun conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.

Origin

C17: from Fr. repartie 'replied promptly', feminine past participle of repartir , from re- 'again' + partir 'set off'.

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