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
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Mean Girls quickly became a cultural touchstone with its sharp humor, one-liners and its timeless take on the teen experience.
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Rolling her eyes, pulling faces and delivering one-liners out of the corner of her mouth, Lauper is a naturally hilarious human who effortlessly commands an audience’s attention.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
Her delivery of various one-liners and zingers is one of the film’s highlights, potentially positioning her for a first-time Oscar nomination in the best supporting actress category.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Blade seemed like an innocuous action thriller when it was released in 1998 but the movie, exuding tough attitude and replete with one-liners, launched a trilogy that has gained in stature and influence since the final installment came out in 2004.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Rolling her eyes, pulling faces and delivering one-liners out of the corner of her mouth, Lauper is a naturally hilarious human who effortlessly commands an audience’s attention.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
Her delivery of various one-liners and zingers is one of the film’s highlights, potentially positioning her for a first-time Oscar nomination in the best supporting actress category.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Blade seemed like an innocuous action thriller when it was released in 1998 but the movie, exuding tough attitude and replete with one-liners, launched a trilogy that has gained in stature and influence since the final installment came out in 2004.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
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“One-liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-liner. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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