Rejoinder
noun
A quick reply to a comment or question, usually a clever or critical one.
Mike made a witty rejoinder to his friend's joke.
Often appears as...
- quick rejoinder
- sharp rejoinder
noun
A second pleading in law.
In the courtroom, the defendant's lawyer was ready with a rejoinder to the prosecutor's arguments.
Often appears as...
- legal rejoinder
- courtroom rejoinder
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A quick reply to a comment or question, usually a clever or critical one.
Mike made a witty rejoinder to his friend's joke.
Often appears as...
- quick rejoinder
- sharp rejoinder
noun
A second pleading in law.
In the courtroom, the defendant's lawyer was ready with a rejoinder to the prosecutor's arguments.
Often appears as...
- legal rejoinder
- courtroom rejoinder
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conversational Tone
Rejoinders are commonly used in casual conversation to show quick wit or humor.
When accused of being lazy, Sam retorted with a playful rejoinder: 'I'm not lazy, I'm energy efficient!'
Pro Tip 2/3Timing Matters
A good rejoinder depends on timing; it should be immediate and spontaneous to be effective.
I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right,' Sarah said with a prompt rejoinder.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation: Cleverness
Rejoinders often carry a connotation of intelligence or cleverness because they need quick thinking.
His rejoinder was so clever that it left everyone in the room impressed and a bit envious.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversational Tone
Rejoinders are commonly used in casual conversation to show quick wit or humor.
When accused of being lazy, Sam retorted with a playful rejoinder: 'I'm not lazy, I'm energy efficient!'
Pro Tip 2/3Timing Matters
A good rejoinder depends on timing; it should be immediate and spontaneous to be effective.
I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right,' Sarah said with a prompt rejoinder.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation: Cleverness
Rejoinders often carry a connotation of intelligence or cleverness because they need quick thinking.
His rejoinder was so clever that it left everyone in the room impressed and a bit envious.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversational Tone
Rejoinders are commonly used in casual conversation to show quick wit or humor.
When accused of being lazy, Sam retorted with a playful rejoinder: 'I'm not lazy, I'm energy efficient!'
Pro Tip 2/3Timing Matters
A good rejoinder depends on timing; it should be immediate and spontaneous to be effective.
I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right,' Sarah said with a prompt rejoinder.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation: Cleverness
Rejoinders often carry a connotation of intelligence or cleverness because they need quick thinking.
His rejoinder was so clever that it left everyone in the room impressed and a bit envious.
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