Found 2 items, similar to riposte.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: riposte riposte n : a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); “it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher” [syn: rejoinder, retort, return, replication, comeback, counter] v : answer back [syn: retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Riposte Ripost \Ri*post"\, Riposte \Ri*poste"\, n. [F. riposte.] 1. In fencing, a return thrust after a parry. [1913 Webster] 2. A quick and sharp refort; a repartee. --J. Morley. [1913 Webster]