Repartee
[rep-ər-TEE]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: French, 17th century
1.
Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.
Examples of Repartee in a sentence
"The mixture of guests from different social circles always ensures entertaining repartee at Alex’s cocktail parties."
"Kevin would rather see a movie where the action is in the repartee rather than on-screen fighting."
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