ripost Definition
- 1a quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism
- 2a quick thrust given after parrying an opponent's lunge in fencing
Using ripost: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ripost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She made a sharp riposte to his insult.
Example
His riposte was so witty that everyone laughed.
Example
The fencer's riposte was swift and precise.
ripost Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with ripost
a fencing technique involving blocking an opponent's attack and immediately responding with a counterattack
Example
The fencer executed a perfect parry and riposte, winning the match.
riposte courte
a short riposte, usually executed with a flick of the wrist
Example
The fencer used a riposte courte to score a point against his opponent.
a riposte executed by extending the arm and hitting the opponent's blade with the forte (strong part) of the fencer's blade
Example
The fencer used a riposte en prime to counter his opponent's attack.
Origins of ripost
from French 'riposter', meaning 'to retort'
Summary: ripost in Brief
'Riposte' [ri-pohst] refers to a quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism, or a quick thrust given after parrying an opponent's lunge in fencing. It is often used in contexts of verbal sparring, as in 'She made a sharp riposte to his insult,' and in fencing, as in 'The fencer's riposte was swift and precise.'
