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Word: riposte
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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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