repartee

noun (repartee — uncountable)

«repartee» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Quick, witty conversation in which people make clever, funny replies to each other. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and comedy, repartee shows clever, lively characters (the Mad Hatter's tea party is full of nonsense repartee). Writers and comedians are admired for their repartee.

Examples

The friends enjoyed a bit of witty repartee. tree →
The show was full of quick repartee. tree →
The Mad Hatter's tea party is full of strange repartee. tree →
Her clever repartee made everyone laugh. tree →
He was good at repartee and never lost an argument. tree →
The banter and repartee went on all evening. tree →

Note

Uncountable: «some repartee», not «a repartee». From French; pronounced rep-ar-TEE. Similar: banter, wit.

On Mova

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