ripost

== English == === Alternative forms === riposte === Etymology === From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere (“to respond”). === Noun === ripost (plural riposts) (fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying a lunge. A quick and usually witty response to a taunt. An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem. ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === prosit, tripos