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View synonyms for one-liner
one-liner
[ wuhn-lahy-ner ]
noun
- a brief joke or amusing remark.
one-liner
noun
- informal.a short joke or witty remark or riposte
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Word History and Origins
Origin of one-liner1
1965–70, Americanism; one line + -er 1
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Example Sentences
The senior Senator was, as usual, highly disciplined, avoiding the substance of some questions with one-liner talking points.
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Mary, Queen of Scots on Reign is more likely pop off a bustier than a one-liner.
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On first encounter, the Romanians' anthology felt like a wonderful one-liner.
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In this brilliant MC Hammer lip dub, the president delivers the ultimate victory one-liner.
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Some reflect your talent for the one-liner, like “The Human Comedy,” a six-word story you published in Narrative magazine.
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