comeback

noun
/ˈkʌmbæk/US

Etymology

Deverbal from come back.

Definitions

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

    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. A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.

    • I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.
  3. An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial…

    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.
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. Misspelling of come back.

The neighborhood

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No curated loop yet for comeback. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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