About The Word Comeback

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Comeback

Comeback Meaning & Definition
Comeback Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Comeback?

[n] return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
[n] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Comeback: counter | rejoinder | replication | retort | return | riposte

Related Terms | Find terms related to Comeback: acknowledgment | answer | answering | antiphon | back answer | back talk | backchat | backfire | boomerang | caustic remark | convalescence | counter | counterattack | counterblast | counterblow | counterfire | counterinsurgency | countermeasure | counterrevolution | counterstep | counterstroke | crack | cut | cutting remark | defense | dig | dump | echo | evasive reply | exchange | fleer | flout | foolery | gibe | gibing retort | give-and-take | interchange | jab | jape | jeer | jest | leg-pull | mock | Parthian shot | parting shot | put-down | put-on | quip | rally | reaction | ready reply | receipt | reciprocation | recoil | recovery | recuperation | rejoinder | repartee | replication | reply | repost | rescript | rescription | respondence | response | responsion | responsory | retaliation | retort | return | reverberation | riposte | rude reproach | scoff | scurrility | short answer | slam | slap | snappy comeback | swipe | taunt | twit | verbal thrust | witty reply | witty retort | yes-and-no answer

See Also | back talk | backtalk | lip | mouth | reappearance | reply | response | return | sass | sassing

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