HyperDic: comeback

English > 2 senses of the word comeback:
NOUNcommunicationcomeback, rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, countera quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
actcomebackreturn by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
comeback > pronunciation
Soundskah'mbae.k
Rhymesaback ... zodiac: 126 rhymes with aek...
English > comeback: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one).
Synonymsrejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, counter
Narrowersass, sassing, backtalk, back talk, lip, mouthAn impudent / impudent or insolent rejoinder
Broaderreply, responseThe speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
Spanishréplica
Verbscome backanswer back
English > comeback: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningReturn by a celebrity to some previously successful activity.
Broaderreappearance, returnThe act of someone appearing again
Spanishreaparición, retorno

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