I. comeback ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: come back
1.
a. : an answer or retort usually sharp or biting ; sometimes : repartee
b. : cause for complaint
c. : return of merchandise to a seller usually because unsatisfactory in quality ; also : the merchandise so returned
2.
a. Australia : a sheep suitable for both wool and meat production that is obtained by breeding a half-breed sheep with one wool-type parent (as a Merino) and one meat-type parent (as a Leicester) to a sheep of one of the parent breeds
b. : the wool from such a sheep
3. : the act or an instance of coming back especially to a former state or condition : recovery ; also : one that comes back
4. : any of several shrubs or vines with burs or prickles that catch in one's clothing and impede progress
5. : money bet by a bookmaker to hedge a bet or to reduce the odds on a heavily backed entry (as in a horse race)
II. come·back ˌkəmˈbak noun
( -s )
Etymology: imitative
dialect England : guinea fowl