Pointe — meaning in English

English meaning

• nub noun The central point or essence of a matter.
• tagline noun The punch line of a joke.

Senses

Pointe is used for these senses in English:

• punch line The final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.

nub — full definition

1. noun The central point or essence of a matter.
2. noun A small lump, knob, or protruding piece.

tagline — full definition

1. noun The punch line of a joke.
2. noun An advertising slogan.
3. noun A pithy quotation habitually appended to a signature in email, newsgroups, etc.
4. noun A line attached to a draft of cargo or a container to provide control and minimize pendulation of cargo during lifting operations.

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