Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
witty one-liner
Phrase
/ˈwɪti ˈwʌnˌlaɪnər/
Definition
A concise, clever remark or statement that is often humorous.
Examples
- “I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.”
- “I’m on a whiskey diet. I’ve lost three days already.”
- “I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.”
Meaning
A witty one-liner is a short, sharp expression that is designed to make people laugh or think, usually conveying a clever idea in just one sentence.
Synonyms
- quippy remark
- clever quip
- snappy retort
