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repartee

The correct spelling is repartee.

How to pronounce repartee

noun

IPA: /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/

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The correct spelling is repartee. A swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing.
  2. 2.A conversation marked by a series of witty retorts.
  3. 3.Skill in replying swiftly and wittily.

verb

  1. 1.To reply with a repartee
  2. 2.To have a repartee (conversation marked by repartees)

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