wellerism

• Substantiv, das eine Art Ausdruck oder Vergleich bezeichnet, bei dem auf ein bekanntes Zitat oder Sprichwort eine humorvolle oder scherzhafte Fortsetzung folgt.

A noun referring to a type of expression or comparison that consists of a well-known quotation or saying followed by a humorous or facetious sequel.

1. A facetious comparisonC2formal

   A type of saying or proverb that consists of a well-known quotation or phrase followed by a humorous or ironic twist, often attributed to a specific speaker.

   Scherzhafter Vergleich

   • "I'll have to take that as it comes," as the cook said when she dropped the soup.
   • "Every man has his price," as the man said when he bought the auctioneer.
   • "We'll have to wait and see," as the blind man said to the deaf man.