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vastapisto — meaning in English

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English meaning

riposte noun A quick strike made back at an opponent right after blocking their attack.

Senses

vastapisto is used for these senses in English:

ripost (fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying a lunge.
riposte (fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

riposte — full definition

noun A quick strike made back at an opponent right after blocking their attack.
noun A fast response attack made against an opponent in a fight or a sport.
noun A sharp, clever reply made to an insult.
noun A fast spoken answer given to a question or a problem.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

riposti vastaveto heitto