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bon mot

[ bon-moh; French bawn-moh ]
/ ˈbɒn ˈmoʊ; French bɔ̃ ˈmoʊ /
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noun, plural bons mots [bon-mohz; French bawn-moh]. /ˈbɒn ˈmoʊz; French bɔ̃ ˈmoʊ/.
a witty remark or comment; clever saying; witticism.
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Origin of bon mot

1725–35; <French: literally, good word; see boon2, motto

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH bon mot

bon mot , mot juste

Words nearby bon mot

bonjour, bonk, bonkbuster, bonkers, bon marché, bon mot, Bonn, Bonnard, Bonnaz, bonne, bonne amie
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Words related to bon mot

aphorism, antic, farce, gag, humor, laugh, one-liner, parody, prank, pun, stunt, trick, wisecrack, repartee, witticism, banter, gibe, pleasantry, retort, satire

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British Dictionary definitions for bon mot

bon mot
/ (French bɔ̃ mo) /
noun plural bons mots (bɔ̃ mo)
a clever and fitting remark

Word Origin for bon mot

French, literally: good word
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