repartee

nounpleasant conversation

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Word Origin & History

1640s, "quick remark," from French repartie "an answering blow or thrust" (originally a fencing term), noun use of fem. past participle of Old French repartir "to reply promptly, start out again," from re- "back" (see re-) + partir "to part, depart, start" (see part (n.)). In 17c. often spelled reparty (see -ee). Meaning "a series of sharp rejoinders exchanged" is from 1680s.

Example Sentences forrepartee

They went on, repartee after repartee, as if inspired by each other's spirits.

He was quick at repartee, and his observations were gentle but pertinent.

From the first, Alfred says, the old chap's only repartee was, 'You wait and you'll see!'

Yet he returned to earth long enough to indulge in a mild bit of repartee.

Egon gave a laugh at his own repartee, but the Chancellor heard neither.

And Rickards had to wipe his eyes as he laughed at the repartee.

"You are always prepared to sacrifice your principles for a repartee," he answered.

The three ladies were in high spirits and prompt at repartee.

For once the old gentleman had no repartee, but hurried down to the bank.

But then again, what chance had his speech offered for repartee?

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