The term 'quick reply' can be summarized as a RIPOSTE, which is a 7-letter word meaning a quick, witty response to a remark or question. It is often used in the context of a verbal exchange between two people, where one person makes a statement and the other responds with a clever or humorous comment. The term is derived from the French word for 'RETORT, ' and is commonly used in debates, conversations, and other forms of discourse.