W: (n) retort [Related to: retort] (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)) "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
W: (n) comeback [Related to: come back] (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)) "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
W: (n) return [Related to: return] (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)) "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
W: (n) riposte [Related to: riposte] (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)) "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"