rejoinder — a sharp, angry, or witty reply
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sharp, angry, or witty reply
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
Example Sentences
- When the teacher said homework was fun, Jake's rejoinder was 'So is root canal surgery!'
- Her rejoinder to the rude comment was so clever that everyone applauded.
- The politician's rejoinder backfired when he accidentally agreed with his opponent.
rejoinder
NOUN[/rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/]
a sharp, angry, or witty reply
When accused of cheating, he shot back a sharp rejoinder that silenced the room.
A sharp rejoinder echoes over the grinder, louder than any reminder
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'rejoindre' meaning 'to join again' or 'to reply,' derived from Latin 're-' (again) and 'jungere' (to join). The suffix '-er' was added to create a noun for one who rejoins or replies.
Breakdown
re- (again) + join (from Latin jungere, to join) + -er (one who does) = rejoinder (a reply or response)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When the teacher said homework was fun, Jake's rejoinder was 'So is root canal surgery!'”
“Her rejoinder to the rude comment was so clever that everyone applauded.”
“The politician's rejoinder backfired when he accidentally agreed with his opponent.”
“I couldn't think of a good rejoinder until three hours later in the shower.”
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