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   repartee

   /ˌrɛpɑːˈtiː/

   noun

   • 1. conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies: "he had a quick mind and a splendid gift of repartee"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French repartie ‘replied promptly’, feminine past participle of repartir, from re- ‘again’ + partir ‘set off’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • P

     3

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • T

     1

   • E

     1

   • E

     1

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