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Definition of Ripst

Ri*post" (?), n. [F. riposte.] 1. In fencing, a return thrust after a parry.

2. A quick and sharp refort; a repartee. J. Morley.

Ri*post" (?), n. [F. riposte.] 1. In fencing, a return thrust after a parry.

2. A quick and sharp refort; a repartee. J. Morley.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • (in 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.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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