Rep′ar‐tee″ (r?p′3r–t?″), n. [F. repartie, fr. repartir to reply, depart again; pref. re- re- partir to part, depart. See Part.] A smart, ready, and witty reply.
Cupid was as bad as he;
Hear but the youngster's repartee. Prior.
Syn. — Retort; reply. See Retort.