riposte

Meanings

1. 1
   noun A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
2. 2
   noun A counter-attack in any combat or any sport
3. 3
   noun A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
4. 4
   noun An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem
5. 5
   verb To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
6. 6
   verb To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.