ripost (plural riposts)
(fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying a lunge.
A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.
• prosit, tripos
Source: Wiktionary
Ri*post", n. Etym: [F. riposte.]
1. In fencing, a return thrust after a parry.
2. A quick and sharp refort; a repartee. J. Morley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
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