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Meaning of repartees
A repartee is a quick, witty remark, especially one that is made in response to someone else's comment.
Etymology of repartees
The word "repartees" originates from the French word "répartie", which is the feminine past participle of "répartir", meaning "to reply" or "to retort"
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a quick, witty remark, especially one made in response to someone else's comment
Synonyms
witty remarks
clever comebacks
sharp retorts
quick rejoinders
sarcastic comments
humorous responses
ironic statements
tongue-in-cheek comments
banter
repartee
witty ripostes
clever quips
facetious remarks
jests
jibes
taunts
teasing comments
mocking responses
ridicule
sarcasm
irony
wordplay
clever put-downs
sharp wit
humorous observations
comedic remarks
amusing comments
lighthearted jokes
playful jabs
humorous asides
comedic one-liners
witty observations
clever jokes
humorous teasing
playful teasing
lighthearted banter
comedic repartee
Definitions
- A quick, witty remark, especially one made in response to someone else's comment
- * A conversation that involves the exchange of witty remarks
Usage Examples
- The comedian's repartees had the audience in stitches
- * The two friends engaged in a witty repartee, exchanging clever comebacks and humorous remarks
- * The politician's sharp repartee during the debate impressed the voters
Antonyms
dull comments
boring remarks
uninspired responses
serious statements
solemn comments
somber observations
gloomy remarks
depressing comments
sad responses
mournful statements
lamentable remarks
pitiful comments
pathetic responses
unamusing observations
unfunny remarks
unhumorous comments
unentertaining responses
tedious observations
monotonous remarks
uninteresting comments
unremarkable statements
bland remarks
vapid comments
empty responses
hollow statements