comeback

• Substantiv, das eine schnelle, oft schlagfertige Erwiderung auf eine Frage oder Bemerkung bezeichnet oder die Rückkehr zu einer früheren erfolgreichen Tätigkeit, besonders von einem Star.

A noun referring to a quick, often witty reply to a question or remark, or a return to a previously successful activity, especially by a celebrity.

1. Quick witty replyB2informal

   A sharp or clever response, especially to a critical or challenging remark.

   Schlagfertige Antwort

   • She had a perfect comeback to his insult.
   • His comeback during the debate silenced the audience.
   • I wish I could think of a good comeback in the moment.

   Synonymeanswercounterquiprejoinderreparteereplyresponseretortripostewitticism

2. Return to successB2formal

   A return to a previous successful activity or state, often by a public figure.

   Rückkehr zum Erfolg

   • The singer made a spectacular comeback after a decade-long hiatus.
   • The actor's comeback film was a box office hit.
   • After losing the championship, the team staged an impressive comeback.

   Synonymerallyreboundrecoveryrenaissanceresurgencereturnrevival