Repartee (r?p3r-t?), n. [F. repartie, fr. repartir to reply, depart again; pref. re- re- partir to part, depart. See Part.] A smart, ready, and witty reply.
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Cupid was as bad as he;
Hear but the youngster's repartee. Prior.
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Syn. -- Retort; reply. See Retort.
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