riposte

noun
UK: /rɪˈpɒst/
US: /rɪˈpoʊst/

  1. A quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism.

    1. Her riposte was so quick, everyone laughed.
    2. The comedian's quick riposte to the heckler silenced the crowd and ended jokes.

Synonyms

repartee retort comeback quip sally rejoinder
riposte verb

  1. To make a quick and clever reply.

    1. She riposted immediately to his comment.
    2. He riposted with a witty remark, turning the argument in another way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "riposte" is /rɪˈpɒst/ in British English and /rɪˈpoʊst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "riposte": repartee, retort, comeback, quip, sally, rejoinder.

Example usage of "riposte": "Her riposte was so quick, everyone laughed.". More examples on the page.