ripost

Meaning

1. A thrust given in return after parrying a lunge.
2. A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
3. An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.

Synonyms

riposte

Translations

respuesta

ripost

riposta

Etymology

From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere (“to respond”).