Dictionary Check: riposte

"riposte" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

noun

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

Example: "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
noun

(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

verb

make a return thrust

Example: "his opponent riposted"
verb

answer back

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