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Definition of Rejoinder
1. Noun. A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one). "It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
Exact synonyms: Comeback, Counter, Replication, Retort, Return, Riposte
Specialized synonyms: Back Talk, Backtalk, Lip, Mouth, Sass, Sassing
Generic synonyms: Reply, Response
Derivative terms: Come Back, Counter, Retort, Return, Return, Riposte
Specialized synonyms: Back Talk, Backtalk, Lip, Mouth, Sass, Sassing
Generic synonyms: Reply, Response
Derivative terms: Come Back, Counter, Retort, Return, Return, Riposte
2. Noun. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication.
Definition of Rejoinder
1. n. An answer to a reply; or, in general, an answer or reply.
2. v. i. To make a rejoinder.
Definition of Rejoinder
1. Noun. (legal) defendant's answer to the replication. ¹
2. Noun. A quick response that involves disagreement or is witty; especially an answer to a reply. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To issue a rejoinder. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To say as a rejoinder. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rejoinder
1. joinder [n -S] - See also: joinder