comeback | ||
1. | [ noun ] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) | |
Synonyms: | retort riposte return counter replication rejoinder | |
Examples: | "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" |
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Related terms: | reply sass retort counter return | |
2. | [ noun ] return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity | |
Related terms: | reappearance reappearance | |
Similar spelling: |
come_back Coombs Coombes |