Repartee

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛpərˈtiː/

Repartee (noun)

  1. a fast and clever response in conversation
  2. the ability to make quick and funny replies

Examples

  • Her repartee left everyone in stitches.
  • He always has a repartee ready for any comment.

Common collocations: sharp repartee, engage in repartee, master of repartee, repartee skills

Synonyms of Repartee

Formal

Neutral

Informal