riposte — a 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/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'riposter' meaning 'to thrust back' in 17th-century fencing terminology. The French term derives from Italian 'risposta' meaning 'answer' or 'response'.
Breakdown
ri- (back/again) + -poste (from Italian 'risposta' meaning answer/response)
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“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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