repartee, n.All

Repartee is a cutting remark made by a sharp tongue to slit someone's throat.

Repartee is a prudent insult in retort practiced by gentlemen with a constitutional aversion to violence, but a strong disposition to offend.

Repartee is what you wish you had said

Repartee is a street-fighter insult with a dress suit on.

Repartee is an insult with its dress-suit on

Repartee is knowing what to say after you’ve just missed your chance to say it

Repartee is any remark which is so clever that it makes the listener wish he had said it himself.

Repartee is retribution practiced by gentlemen who have an aversion to violence, but a strong disposition to offend.