one-liner
noun
one-lin·er
ˌwən-ˈlī-nər 
1
: a very succinct joke or witticism
2
: a succinct or meaningful and especially accurate statement
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Examples of one-liner in a Sentence
the senator deftly inserted some smart one-liners into an otherwise sober speech
Recent Examples on the Web
If these one-liners feel unnatural, though, Epstein recommends changing the subject to something more optimistic.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 July 2024
Former host Harrison told ET that producers work with the women on The Bachelor to write their one-liners and plan their limo entrances on night one.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
There are enough plot twists, silly one-liners, and time-travel antics to keep everyone entertained, and even a wisecracking alligator.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 2 July 2024
He was known for curt one-liners and heavy satire, and always had a brimmed cowboy hat and cigar in hand.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 July 2024
Former host Harrison told ET that producers work with the women on The Bachelor to write their one-liners and plan their limo entrances on night one.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
There are enough plot twists, silly one-liners, and time-travel antics to keep everyone entertained, and even a wisecracking alligator.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 2 July 2024
He was known for curt one-liners and heavy satire, and always had a brimmed cowboy hat and cigar in hand.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
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“One-liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-liner. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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