RIPOSTE


Meaning of RIPOSTE in English

[ rɪ'pɒst ]

■ noun

1》 a quick clever reply.

2》 a quick return thrust in fencing.

■ verb make a ~.

Origin

C18: from Fr. risposte (n.), risposter (v.), from Ital. risposta 'response'.

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