plural of riposte

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of riposte

(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.

(fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying an attack. / (by extension) A counter-attack in any combat or any sport / (figuratively) A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.

(fencing) To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack. / To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

plural of ripost

present participle of riposte

simple past tense and past participle of riposte