rejoinder

noun
UK: /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.də/
US: /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.dɚ/

  1. A reply, especially a quick and often angry or humorous one.

    1. Her rejoinder was quick.
    2. The politician's sharp rejoinder silenced the heckler during the debate showing their wit.

Synonyms

response comeback riposte retort reply

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "rejoinder" is /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.də/ in British English and /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.dɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rejoinder": response, comeback, riposte, retort, reply.

Example usage of "rejoinder": "Her rejoinder was quick.". More examples on the page.