intransitive. To make witty or sharp replies; to engage in repartee. Now rare.

intransitive with it: To play the wit; to make witty remarks.

figurative. To be extremely bright or lively in conversation or writing; to abound or excel in lively sallies of wit.

(intransitive) to utter witticisms.

intransitive. figurative. Of a person, or his or her writing, speech, etc.: to be brilliant; to shine, to sparkle.