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