one-liner
a brief joke or amusing remark.
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How to use one-liner in a sentence
The senior Senator was, as usual, highly disciplined, avoiding the substance of some questions with one-liner talking points.
Meet the Sports Host Who Could Decide the McConnell-Grimes Matchup | Jonathan Miller | October 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMary, 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.
President Obama’s Reelection, Karl Rove’s Denial, and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | November 10, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSome reflect your talent for the one-liner, like “The Human Comedy,” a six-word story you published in Narrative magazine.
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British Dictionary definitions for one-liner
informal a short joke or witty remark or riposte
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