Definition of Riposte
Noun: riposte ri'powst
- A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
"it brought a sharp riposte from the teacher";
- rejoinder, retort, return, replication, comeback, counter
- (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
- Respond in a quick, clever or humorous way
- retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin
- (fencing) make a return thrust
"his opponent riposted"
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