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repartee

[/ˌrepərˈtiː/]
nounpl: repartees
réplica espirituosa
1. A quick, witty, and apt reply to a remark; sharp, clever conversation characterized by quick witty comments
The two comedians engaged in clever repartee throughout the interview.
Os dois comediantes se envolveram em réplicas espirituosas durante toda a entrevista.
2. The practice of making such replies; witty banter or dialogue
She was known for her quick repartee at dinner parties.
Ela era conhecida por suas réplicas rápidas e espirituosas nas festas de jantar.
NYC Slang
witty back-and-forth; smart mouth exchange
Synonyms
witbanterwiticismretortripostequipcomeback
Antonyms
silencedullnessgravity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
réplica espirituosa; bate-papo rápido e inteligente
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
resposta arguta; troca de palavras espirituosa
Often used in literary and conversational contexts
General
diálogo rápido e engenhoso
Alternative description emphasizing the exchange aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

to engage in repartee
quick on the repartee
a battle of repartee
famous for one's repartee
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