repartie

Definitions of repartie
  1. noun
    adroitness and cleverness in reply
    see moresee less
    types:
    raillerie
    light teasing repartee
    plaisanterie
    frivolous banter
    type of:
    boutade, humour
    a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘repartie'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family