bon mot — 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.

Senses

bon mot is used for these senses in English:

• bon mot A clever saying, phrase, or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.
• one-liner A short joke, especially one of a single sentence.

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.

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