repartee vs sallies

repartee

noun
  • A conversation marked by a series of witty retorts. 

  • Skill in replying swiftly and wittily. 

  • A swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing. 

verb
  • To have a repartee (conversation marked by repartees) 

  • To reply with a repartee 

sallies

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