Riposting: meaning, definitions and examples

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riposting

 

[ rษชหˆpษ”stษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

social media

Riposting refers to the act of responding to a comment, post, or content in a way that counters its original intent. It is often used to clarify or dispute the ideas or statements presented in the original post, frequently by sharing it with a critical or humorous take.

Synonyms

counter, reply, response, retort

Examples of usage

  • Her riposting on Twitter sparked a lively debate.
  • He mastered the art of riposting with clever comebacks.
  • The article was met with riposting from several well-known commentators.
Context #2 | Verb

online interactions

To riposte means to reply or respond to someone or something, particularly in a clever or witty manner. It implies a quick response that aims to counter an argument or statement in a humorous or sharp way.

Synonyms

answer, rejoinder, respond, retort

Examples of usage

  • She riposted quickly to his criticism.
  • He riposted with an amusing remark that lightened the mood.
  • The panelists riposted brilliantly during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "riposting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น resposta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‰เค‚เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Antwort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanggapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟะพะฒั–ะดัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odpowiedลบ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅๅฟœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉponse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ respuesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yanฤฑt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‘๋‹ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุฌุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpovฤ›ฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpoveฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅบ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odgovor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัƒะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒกแƒฃแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cavab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ respuesta

Etymology

The term 'riposte' originates from the French word 'riposte,' which means 'to respond or reply.' The French verb 'riposter' means 'to answer or retort.' The word has its roots in the early 19th century and is derived from the Italian 'riposta,' borrowed from 'ripostare,' which means 'to return a blow.' Traditionally, in the context of fencing, a riposte refers to a quick counterattack made after a parry. The linguistic evolution of 'riposte' reflects its adoption in various contexts, particularly in literary, social, and online interactions, where it denotes a thoughtful or sharp response aimed at engaging discourse.