Meaning of rejoinder in English

1. Pronunciation

   /rəˈdʒɔɪndər/

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1. Noun

   rejoinder

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French rejoindre (infinitive used as a noun) (see rejoin)

   Definitions

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

   Examples

   • « it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher »
2. 2. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication