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ripostea quick clever reply to an insult or criticism

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a quick clever reply to an insult or criticism

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpoʊst/

Korean meaning: 모욕이나 비판에 대한 재치 있고 빠른 응수, 반박

Korean pronunciation: 리**포**스트

Example Sentences

  • When the critic called his cooking 'barely edible,' the chef's riposte was: 'At least it's more appetizing than your reviews.'
  • Her riposte to the sexist comment was so brilliant that it went viral on social media.
  • The politician's riposte to the scandal accusation backfired when reporters fact-checked his claims.

riposte

NOUN

//rɪˈpoʊst//

a quick clever reply to an insult or criticism

riposte concept
💡 Concept

모욕이나 비판에 대한 재치 있고 빠른 응수, 반박

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈpoʊst/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈpəʊst/

🌳Etymology

Prefixri--
Rootpost

Origin

From French 'riposter' meaning 'to thrust back' in 17th-century fencing terminology. The French term derives from Italian 'risposta' meaning 'answer' or 'response'.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When the critic called his cooking 'barely edible,' the chef's riposte was: 'At least it's more appetizing than your reviews.'

Her riposte to the sexist comment was so brilliant that it went viral on social media.

The politician's riposte to the scandal accusation backfired when reporters fact-checked his claims.

In the debate, her lightning-fast riposte left her opponent speechless and the audience applauding.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

retortcomebackrejoinderreparteecounterattack

Antonyms

silencesubmissionacceptance

Related

rebuttalresponsereplyparryfencing