Meaning of the word riposte in English
What does riposte mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
riposte
US /rɪˈpoʊst/
UK /rɪˈpɒst/
Noun
a quick and clever remark, often made in answer to a criticism:
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She made a sharp/witty/neat riposte.
Verb
to make a riposte:
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She simply riposted that she did not create the book for the scientific community.