retorquir — meaning in English

English meaning

• retort noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
• riposte noun A quick strike made back at an opponent right after blocking their attack.

Senses

retorquir is used for these senses in English:

• retort To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
• riposte To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

retort — full definition

1. noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
2. verb To answer sharply or wittily, especially by turning the original remark back on the speaker.
3. noun A long-necked glass flask used in chemistry, or a sealed vessel used in industry for heating materials at high temperatures.

riposte — full definition

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

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