Verboticism: Retrotort
DEFINITION: n. A clever remark, especially a "comeback line" to an insult, which does not come to mind until it is too late to be delivered; often leads to the gnashing of teeth. v. To think of something clever after it's too late.
Retrotort
Created by: caroline73
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Etymology: combines retro - after the event - and retort.
Points: 500
Comments: Retrotort
ErWenn - 2007-04-04: 01:15:00
Good word. I bet if you put in the time to include a sample sentence, you might get a few more votes.