riposte

Meanings

1. A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
2. A counter-attack in any combat or any sport.
3. A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
4. An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.

1. To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
2. To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

Etymology

From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere (“to respond”).