Repartee (noun)
rep-ah-tee
Conversation or speech characterised by quick, witty comments or replies.
A succession or interchange of clever retorts : amusing and usually light sparring with words.
Example sentences
“Oscar Wilde was known for his gift of repartee and boasted that he often dined out on his quick wit.”
“The witty repartee, the insults, and the jabs were all so natural.”
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