Repartee: meaning, definitions and examples

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repartee

 

[ หŒrษ›p.ษ™rหˆtiห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

witty conversation

Repartee refers to a quick, witty, and often sharp exchange of dialogue or conversation. It typically involves clever remarks made in response to a comment made by another person. This form of dialogue is often prized in social settings for its ability to entertain and engage conversations in a lively manner. The skill of repartee is considered an art, as it requires not only timing but also a level of intelligence and humor to effectively deliver comebacks.

Synonyms

banter, comeback, rejoinder, retort, wit.

Examples of usage

  • The debate turned into a display of repartee as both speakers exchanged quick jabs.
  • Her repartee during the dinner party kept everyone amused and engaged.
  • The actors excelled in repartee, captivating the audience with their clever banter.

Translations

Translations of the word "repartee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repartee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Repartee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ repartee

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฟะปั–ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ riposta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฉŸ็ŸฅใซๅฏŒใ‚“ใ ่ฟ”็ญ”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉplique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ repartee

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esprili yanฤฑt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ์น˜ ์žˆ๋Š” ๋Œ€๋‹ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฏ ุฐูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ replika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpoveฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบๆ™บ็š„ๅ›ž็ญ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duhovit odgovor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bragรฐarefur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะฟั–ะณั€ะฐั„

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒกแƒฃแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cavab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ respuesta ingeniosa

Etymology

The term 'repartee' originates from the French word 'repartie', which means 'a reply'. The term emerged in the 17th century during a time when salons, gatherings for intellectuals, were popular in France. The focus on witty conversation and sharp exchanges became a key aspect of social interactions in these environments. As the concept spread into English, it retained its connotations of quick and clever dialogue. Over time, 'repartee' evolved to describe not just replies, but the overall art of engaging in such dialogues, shaping perceptions of wit and humor in conversation. Throughout the centuries, repartee has maintained its relevance, especially in literary and performance arts, where character interactions rely heavily on this form of communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,464, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.