one-liner

American  

[wuhn-lahy-ner] / ˈwʌnˈlaɪ nər /

noun

1. a brief joke or amusing remark.

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one-liner British  

noun

1. informal  a short joke or witty remark or riposte

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Etymology

Origin of one-liner

1965–70, one line + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Yes, debates are important, but now it’s the one-liners, the zingers replayed on YouTube that matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Known for his colourful personality and witty one-liners, Yadav's rise as a politician who championed marginalised caste groups transformed the political landscape of the state.

From BBC

Codd had won fans with her cutting one-liners, and there was sadness on social media to see her go.

From BBC

While the character in the movie had memorable one-liners about “the sweet relief of death” and how “hope is an illusion,” in the games these blue Lumas are more helpful merchants of life.

From Los Angeles Times

Political observers caution against reading too much into a salty one-liner.

From Salon

Related Words

• gag
• joke
• wisecrack
• witticism
• zinger