A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.
A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
A counter-attack in any combat or any sport
To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.
A play on words on a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are transposed.