Riposte
WordNet
noun
(1) (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
(2) A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
"It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
verb
(3) Answer back
(4) Make a return thrust
"His opponent riposted"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere, "to respond".
Noun
- a thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
- a quick and usually witty response to a taunt
- an answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem
Verb
- to attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
- to respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.
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Noun
- a riposte (in the senses of fencing, a witty response, and a quick reply)