mot d'esprit — 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.
• wit noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
• witticism noun a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.

Senses

mot d'esprit is used for these senses in English:

• one-liner A short joke, especially one of a single sentence.
• wit Humour, especially when clever or quick.
• witticism a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.

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.

wit — full definition

1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
2. noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").

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