Rejoinder

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

Rejoinder (noun)

  1. A quick or clever reply to something someone has said.
  2. A formal response in a legal case, usually to a previous statement.

Examples

  • Her rejoinder was both witty and sharp.
  • He always has a clever rejoinder ready.

Common collocations: witty rejoinder, sharp rejoinder, quick rejoinder, file a rejoinder, prepare a rejoinder

Synonyms of Rejoinder

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Rejoinder

  • absence of response