comeback
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmbæk/
The English word “comeback” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.
- A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
- An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.
Etymology
Deverbal from come back.
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