retorting
re-tort-ing
noun
The act of making a quick, sharp, or witty reply to someone.
"His constant retorting annoyed everyone."
verb
Responding quickly and sharply to a remark, often in an angry or witty way.
"She was retorting to his rude comments."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: rejoin, return, retort, repay, riposte, come back, comeback, rejoinder, counter, replication