n.
Pronunciation: ˌ re-p ə r- ' t ē , - ˌ pär-, - ' t ā
Function: noun
Etymology: French repartie, from repartir to retort, from Middle French, from re- + partir to divide ― more at PART
Date: circa 1645
1 a : a quick and witty reply b : a succession or interchange of clever retorts : amusing and usually light sparring with words
2 : adroitness and cleverness in reply : skill in repartee
synonyms see WIT