What does "repartee" mean?
Repartee: A smart, ready, and witty reply. Cupid was as bad as he; Hear but the youngster's repartee. Prior. See Retort.
Additional senses
- 2.To make smart and witty replies. [R.] Prior.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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