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comebacks

The correct spelling is comebacks.

How to pronounce comebacks

noun

Say it like: Com-eba-ks

The correct spelling is comebacks. A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity. For example: "That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback."

Usage Examples

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

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

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity.
  2. 2.A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
  3. 3.An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.

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