retort in Irish
retort in Irish is aisfhreagra — retort means a sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
retort in Irish
aisfhreagra
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
What does "retort" mean?
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noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
"Her retort left him speechless."
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verb To answer sharply or wittily, especially by turning the original remark back on the speaker.
""I could say the same about you," she retorted."
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noun A long-necked glass flask used in chemistry, or a sealed vessel used in industry for heating materials at high temperatures.
"The chemist heated the mixture in a glass retort."
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retort in a sentence
- Her retort left him speechless.
- "At least I have a job," was his quick retort.
- "I could say the same about you," she retorted.
- He retorted that it was none of her business.
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What is "retort" in Irish?
"retort" in Irish is aisfhreagra. retort means: A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
How do you use "retort" in a sentence?
Example: "Her retort left him speechless." In Irish, "retort" is aisfhreagra.
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