Meaning & use
repartee
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quick, witty conversation or exchange of clever remarks.
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The two old friends fell easily into their usual repartee over dinner.
The film is best known for its sharp, fast-paced repartee between the leads.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from French; typically describes a witty exchange between two people rather than one person's cleverness alone.
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