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Comeback

//ˈkʌmbæk// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.

    "That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback."

  2. 2
    return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity wordnet
  3. 3
    A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.

    "I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment."

  4. 4
    a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) wordnet
  5. 5
    An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.

    "Newcastle produced a stunning comeback from 4-0 down to earn a draw that shocked title hopefuls Arsenal."

Verb
  1. 1
    Misspelling of come back. alt-of, misspelling

Etymology

Etymology 1

Deverbal from come back.

Etymology 2

Deverbal from come back.

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