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noun

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

verb

• make a return thrust

• answer back

35%4 A zinger or funny quote
noun

• a witty saying

• witty remark

verb

• make jokes or quips

35%7 Rib-tickling zinger
noun

• A coarse or farcical gag; a joke provoking hearty laughter.

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New York Times11 Feb 2000 Down 40
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