something said or written after a question, request, a letter asking for something etc

reply; reaction

(an) opinion, explanation or criticism in speech or writing about an event, book, state of affairs etc

statement of opinion; explanation

a small push or thrust; a site being excavated by archaeologists

insult

lodgings

insult

something put in or over a person's mouth to prevent her or him from speaking or crying out

practical joke

(the capacity to cause or feel) amusement

comedy, funniness

as a joke

joke

something said or done to cause amusement

fun, quip

(to make) a clever, witty or sarcastic remark or saying

witty communication, often verbal

a response to earlier action or activity; opposition to progress or change; (an instance of) a change in one substance caused by another

response

something that is said in reply

answer, reply

a comment or opinion; to say something (which is more usual)

comment, observation

an act of replying; what is replied; answer

answer

an answer (the usual word); reaction

answer, reaction

a quick reply (to an accusation); to answer back quickly, cleverly or angrily (especially to an accusation)

snappy answer

words or expressions intended to mean the opposite, used to hurt a person's feelings

mocking remark

(to produce) an amusing and exaggerated or deceptive account

trick, mockery

intelligence; understanding; quickness of mind; a clever and humorous expression of ideas; liveliness of spirit

humor

wit

funny message