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English noun: comeback

1. comeback (communication) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)


SamplesIt brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher.


Synonymscounter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte


Broader (hypernym)reply, response


Narrower (hyponym)back talk, backtalk, lip, mouth, sass, sassing

2. comeback (act) return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity


Broader (hypernym)reappearance, return









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