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Die Schlagfertigkeit
Die Schlagfertigkeit is the ability to produce the right retort instantly. Literally readiness to strike. The adjective is schlagfertig. It describes speed of response, not general humour.
Examples in context
Ihre Schlagfertigkeit hat den Zwischenrufer verstummen lassen.
Her quick wit silenced the heckler.
Für Schlagfertigkeit braucht man vor allem Übung.
Quick wit above all requires practice.
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