rep ‧ ar ‧ tee /ˌrepɑːˈtiː $ ˌrepərˈtiː/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: French ; Origin: repartie , from repartir 'to reply' ]
conversation which is fast and full of intelligent and amusing remarks and replies:
witty repartee