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A smart, ready, and witty reply.

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  1. n. A smart, ready, and witty reply.
  2. v. i. To make smart and witty replies.
  3. n. adroitness and cleverness in reply
  4. A smart, ready, and witty reply. Cupid was as bad as he; Hear but the youngster's repartee. Prior. Syn. -- Retort; reply. See Retort. To make smart and witty replies. [R.] Prior.
  5. A smart, ready, and witty reply.Cupid was as bad as he; Hear but the youngster's repartee. Prior.
  6. n:100 n. adroitness and cleverness in reply