остроу́мие — meaning in English

English meaning

• one-liner noun A joke told in a single sentence, with the setup and the punchline packed into one line.
• quip noun A short, clever, often slightly cutting remark made quickly in conversation.
• wit noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
• wittiness noun the quality of being witty

Senses

остроу́мие is used for these senses in English:

• jocundity (countable) A jocund remark; a witticism.
• one-liner A short joke, especially one of a single sentence.
• quip A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.
• wit Humour, especially when clever or quick.
• wittiness the quality of being witty

one-liner — full definition

1. noun A joke told in a single sentence, with the setup and the punchline packed into one line.
2. noun A short, memorable line of dialogue delivered at a dramatic moment, especially in a film.
3. noun A piece of code or a command written on a single line.

quip — full definition

1. noun A short, clever, often slightly cutting remark made quickly in conversation.
2. verb To make such a remark.

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