Comebacks

/ˈkʌmbæks/ noun

Returns to a previous position of success or prominence after a period of decline, or clever replies made in response to criticism or insults.

From 'comeback,' a compound of 'come' and 'back' that emerged in the early 20th century, initially referring to returns in performance or sports, later extending to witty retorts.

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