What It Means
A riposte is a clever retort or retaliatory measure. In fencing, it refers specifically to a quick return thrust immediately following a successful defensive action.
// She’s known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult.
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RIPOSTE in Context
“As a riposte to the status quo, the studio has created Pendler, a conceptual urban e-bike pitched at commuters, meticulously designed and carefully shaped to be safer, more practical, and better performing that its rivals.” — Jonathan Bell, Wallpaper (wallpaper.com), 21 July 2022
