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Word: riposte (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

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

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Verb:

  • fencing to attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
  • to respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

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