sutkaus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
- 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.
- sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
- wit noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
Senses
sutkaus is used for these senses in English:
- joke Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
- 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.
- sally (figuratively) A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
- wit The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
joke — full definition
- noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
- noun Something so poor or absurd that it isn't taken seriously.
- verb To say or do something for fun rather than seriously.
one-liner — full definition
- noun A joke told in a single sentence, with the setup and the punchline packed into one line.
- noun A short, memorable line of dialogue delivered at a dramatic moment, especially in a film.
- noun A piece of code or a command written on a single line.