Riposte Definition & Meaning
riposte
- noun
- a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
- (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
- verb
- make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted"
- answer back
"Riposte" in song lyrics
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"parry and riposte"
AOL — AOL
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does riposte mean?
- a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted" answer back
- What part of speech is riposte?
- Riposte is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does riposte have?
- Riposte has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).