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noun
A clever saying, phrase, or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: quip, remark, repartee, witticism
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a clever remark
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: mot
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
History
Borrowed from French bon mot (literally “good word”).
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
