rejoinder

C2 Topic:Communication

US /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪndɚ/ See IPA manual

Freq #135379

Meanings

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

It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a quick reply to a question... return

Word family

Derived forms surrejoinder

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Phrases (1)

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sharp rejoinder
a quick reply that expresses strong criticism or disagreement

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Middle English rejoinder, rejonder, rejoynder, from Middle French rejoindre, with infinitive used as noun frequent in Law French. Doublet of rejoin.

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Communication Word Formation & Derivatives

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