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Comeback
01
a quick or witty response to a comment or insult, often intended to show wit or intelligence
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
comebacks
Examples
Her comeback to the rude remark left everyone in the room laughing.
02
a return by a renowned person to their former popular or successful state
Examples
After years away from music, the singer made a spectacular comeback with a new album that topped the charts.
03
a new release or return to the music scene after a break, especially in pop and K-pop
Slang
What does "comeback" mean in music slang?
The term "comeback" refers to an artist returning to the music scene with new material after a period of inactivity. The structure uses "come" + "back" to indicate returning, often with emphasis on a renewed public presence. It is especially common in pop and K-pop contexts, where artists regularly promote new releases as structured "comebacks," even after relatively short breaks.
Examples
She has n't dropped music in years; this comeback is huge.
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