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Definition riposte

Etymology

From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere, "to respond".

Noun

riposte (plural ripostes)

1. (fencing) a thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
2. a counter-attack in any combat or any sport
3. a quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
4. an answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem

Verb

riposte (third-person singular simple present ripostes, present participle riposting, simple past and past participle riposted)

1. (fencing) to attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
2. to respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

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