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- [ri-pohst]
- /rɪˈpoʊst/
- /rɪˈpɒst/
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- [ri-pohst]
- /rɪˈpoʊst/
Definitions of riposte word
- noun riposte a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult. 1
- noun riposte Fencing. a quick thrust given after parrying a lunge. 1
- verb without object riposte to make a riposte. 1
- verb without object riposte to reply or retaliate. 1
- noun riposte witty retort 1
- noun riposte fencing move 1
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Origin of riposte
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < French, variant of risposte prompt answer < Italian risposta, noun use of feminine past participle of rispondere to answer < Vulgar Latin *respondere for Latin respondēre; see respond
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Parts of speech for Riposte
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preposition
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exclamation
riposte popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
riposte usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for riposte
noun riposte
- answer back — If someone, especially a child, answers back, they speak rudely to you when you speak to them.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- antiphon — a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service
- back-talk — an impudent response; impudence.
- backchat — the act of answering back, esp impudently
verb riposte
- get back to — resume
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