repost
repost Lexical Profile
repost Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A piece of digital content, such as a message, photo, or video, that is shared or published online for a second or subsequent time.
"The moderators deleted the thread because it was a repost of an article from last week."
• verb
To publish or share digital content on a website or social media platform for a second or subsequent time.
"She asked her followers for permission before deciding to repost their event photos."
To send a letter or package by mail again, or to assign a worker or diplomat to a new station.
"The embassy decided to repost the attaché to Vienna after her two-year term in Prague ended."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse with 'riposte' (pronounced identically to the final syllable of 'repost' in some dialects), which means a quick, clever reply or a retaliatory thrust in fencing.