Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index R riposte: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ri•poste Pronunciation: (ri-pōst'), [key] — n., v., -post•ed, -post•ing. —n. a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult. a quick thrust given after parrying a lunge. —v.i. to make a riposte. to reply or retaliate. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: riposte (Thesaurus) ripoff ripped TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: apotheosis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language