Looking for the meaning or definition of the word retort? That's all it means.
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
retort(verb)a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
retort, come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin(verb)answer back
a quick witty responseshe responded to the heckler with a scathing but hilarious retort that instantly won over the audience
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a questionthe salesclerk responded to my query about the price with a brusque retort
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reactionwhen told she couldn't have it, she retorted, "Fine, I didn't want it anyway!"
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