riposte
or ri·post
[ ri-pohst ]
/ rɪˈpoʊst /
noun
a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult.
Fencing.
a quick thrust given after parrying a lunge.
verb (used without object), ri·post·ed, ri·post·ing.
to make a riposte.
to reply or retaliate.
Origin of riposte
1700–10; < French, variant of
risposte prompt answer < Italian
risposta, noun use of feminine past participle of
rispondere to answer < Vulgar Latin
*respondere for Latin
respondēre; see
respond
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British Dictionary definitions for riposte
riposte
ripost
/ (rɪˈpɒst, rɪˈpəʊst) /
noun
a swift sharp reply in speech or action
fencing
a counterattack made immediately after a successful parry
verb
(intr)
to make a riposte
Word Origin for riposte
C18: from French, from Italian
risposta, from
rispondere to reply,
respond