transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌre-pər-ˈtē, -ˌpär-, -ˈtā ]
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