ripost

Meaning

Noun

  • A thrust given in return after parrying a lunge.
  • A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
  • An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.

Origin

  • From French riposte, taken from Italian riposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere.

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