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View synonyms for one-liner

one-liner

[ wuhn-lahy-ner ]

noun

  1. a brief joke or amusing remark.


one-liner

noun

  1. informal.
    a short joke or witty remark or riposte


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Word History and Origins

Origin of one-liner1

1965–70, Americanism; one line + -er 1

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Example Sentences

The senior Senator was, as usual, highly disciplined, avoiding the substance of some questions with one-liner talking points.

Mary, Queen of Scots on Reign is more likely pop off a bustier than a one-liner.

On first encounter, the Romanians' anthology felt like a wonderful one-liner.

In this brilliant MC Hammer lip dub, the president delivers the ultimate victory one-liner.

Some reflect your talent for the one-liner, like “The Human Comedy,” a six-word story you published in Narrative magazine.

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