Ripost: meaning, definitions and examples
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ripost
[ rษชหpoสst ]
verbal exchange
A riposte is a quick, witty reply or response to a comment or question, often used in a conversational context. It can serve both as a defense against an attack and as a means to turn the tables on the original speaker with a clever retort.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His riposte left everyone in the room laughing.
- She had a clever riposte ready for any criticism.
- After his rude comment, she quickly formulated a sharp riposte.
Translations
Translations of the word "ripost" in other languages:
๐ต๐น replica
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคตเคพเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Antwort
๐ฎ๐ฉ jawaban
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฟะปัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ odpowiedลบ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฟ็ญ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉplique
๐ช๐ธ rรฉplica
๐น๐ท yanฤฑt
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ odpovฤฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ odpoveฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ odgovor
๐ฎ๐ธ svar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแฅแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cavab
๐ฒ๐ฝ respuesta
Etymology
The word 'riposte' originates from the French term of the same spelling, which means 'to respond' or 'to reply'. The term has its roots in the Latin word 'reponere', which means 'to put back' or 'to replace'. In the context of fencing, a riposte refers to a quick counterattack made after having parried an opponent's attack. The term began to take on a broader usage in the early 20th century to refer to witty verbal exchanges beyond the realm of dueling or sport. It reflects the influence of French culture on English language, particularly in expressions related to conversation and social interaction.