Class: noun | Syllables: rep-er-TEE

Definition: Repartee can refer to either “a conversation in which clever statements and replies are made quickly” or a single “quick and witty reply.” It can also refer to one’s cleverness and wit in conversation, as in “an aunt widely known for her repartee at family gatherings.”

Example(s):
// The twins’ repartee at the back of the class always cracked up their classmates, though their teacher was rarely amused.