rejoinder — a sharp, angry, or witty reply
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sharp, angry, or witty reply
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
Korean meaning: 날카롭고 기지 있는 반박, 응수
Korean pronunciation: 리**조인**더
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
The defense lawyer delivers a sharp rejoinder to the prosecutor's accusation
A sharp rejoinder echoes over the grinder, louder than any reminder
🎤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.
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📝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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