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Meaning of clever comeback
A clever comeback refers to a quick and witty response to a remark or situation.
Etymology of clever comeback
The term "clever comeback" is a phrase that has evolved over time, with "clever" originating from the Old English word "clīeg" meaning "agile" or "nimble", and "comeback" originating from the mid-19th century American English, referring to a response or retort.
The phrase has been used in various contexts, including literature, drama, and everyday conversation, to describe a quick and witty response to a remark or situation.
Synonyms
witty remark
clever retort
sharp response
quick wit
clever quip
sarcastic comment
humorous reply
ironic statement
clever riposte
sharp tongue
quick comeback
clever rejoinder
biting remark
sharp remark
clever put-down
witty comment
humorous quip
ironic remark
clever jibe
sharp jibe
quick retort
clever repartee
witty repartee
clever banter
humorous banter
ironic banter
sharp banter
clever dialogue
witty dialogue
humorous dialogue
ironic dialogue
Definitions
- A clever or witty remark made in response to a comment or situation, often intended to be humorous or ironic.
- * A sharp or sarcastic comment made in response to a remark or situation, often intended to be clever or witty.
Usage Examples
- She made a clever comeback to his sarcastic comment, leaving him speechless.
- * The comedian's clever comeback to the heckler's insult brought the house down.
- * He tried to think of a clever comeback to her witty remark, but couldn't come up with anything.
Antonyms
dull response
stupid remark
foolish comment
unwise statement
thoughtless reply
insensitive comment
unhumorous quip
unfunny joke
unironic statement
unsharp remark
unquick retort
unsharp tongue
unhumorous banter
unironic dialogue