repartee

noun
UK: /ˌrepɑːˈtiː/
US: /ˌrepɑːrˈtiː/

  1. A quick and witty reply or conversation characterized by such remarks.

    1. Their repartee was quick.
    2. The play was full of witty repartee between the characters, making it very enjoyable.

Synonyms

banter wit badinage riposte

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "repartee" is /ˌrepɑːˈtiː/ in British English and /ˌrepɑːrˈtiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repartee": banter, wit, badinage, riposte.

Example usage of "repartee": "Their repartee was quick.". More examples on the page.