quick riposte
- noun
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respuesta rápida
- Her quick riposte silenced everyone in the room.
Examples
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That was a quick riposte to his rude comment.
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He admired her quick riposte to the challenging question.
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A quick riposte often requires both humor and intelligence.
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Her quick riposte left everyone in the room speechless.
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He admired her quick riposte to the challenging question.
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A quick riposte often requires both humor and intelligence.
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That was a quick riposte to his rude comment.
Synonyms
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1.0
A written or spoken answer to a question
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1.0
An answer in speech or writing to a question from someone
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3.7
A quick witty or critical reply to a remark
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6.1
A quick clever reply to a comment that shows anger or wit
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8.2
A quick clever reply that shows someone made a good point
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7.7
A quick clever reply that answers and often criticizes someone
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8.3
A quick clever reply to a remark or criticism
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3.6
A fast, clever reply to a remark or insult
A quick smart reply that surprises and stops someone from criticizing you
A quick clever reply that answers an insult or criticism
A very quick answer to a question given without thinking, often one after another
A quick answer you get without delay
Antonyms
How Witty
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a swift and witty reply' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'quick' (done in a short time) with 'riposte' (a quick, clever answer). The adjective simply modifies the noun and follows regular English noun-phrase composition, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the expression.
Etymology
Quick riposte comes from the sport of fencing, where riposte is the name for a quick strike back after you block an opponent's attack. So, when someone gives a quick riposte, they mean 'a swift and witty reply', like a verbal strike back that ends the exchange.