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Repartee

noun

/ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Meaning

conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

A quick, witty, and clever reply in conversation.

The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.

The debate was full of sharp repartee between the two speakers.

banter, wit, wordplay, badinage, riposte, retort, quip, comeback

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banter, wit, wordplay, badinage, riposte

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banter, wit, retort, quip, comeback

silence, dullness, monotone

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silence, dullness, monotone

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silence, dullness

witty repartee, brilliant repartee, quick repartee, exchange repartee, sharp repartee

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witty repartee, brilliant repartee, quick repartee, exchange repartee

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quick repartee, witty repartee, sharp repartee

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish pers...

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

an informal meeting or conference to discuss something

the position in which someone holds their body; an attitude or approach