retort


Definition: Meaning of, retort in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈtɔːt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
retort retorted retorted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
retorting retorts
[transitive]
  1. to reply quickly, in an angry or humorous way
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
retort retorts
[countable]
  1. a short angry or humorous reply
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  2. a bottle with a long narrow bent neck, used for heating chemicals
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