Counterreplies

/ˌkaʊntərˈrɛplaɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of counterreply; multiple replies made in response to or opposition of other replies.

Etymology

From counter- + replies (plural of reply), from Latin replicare. Simply the plural form of the noun.

Kelly Says

On social media, a single controversial post can generate hundreds of counterreplies from people disagreeing with each other—it becomes a chaotic marketplace of ideas where everyone's replying to everyone else.

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