mot

• Nom désignant une remarque ou une citation pleine d'esprit, frappante ou précise, souvent mémorable.

A noun referring to a clever, witty, or pointed remark or saying.

1. Witty remarkC1formal

   A short, clever, and often humorous comment or saying.

   mot d'esprit

   • He ended his speech with a clever mot that made everyone laugh.
   • Her mot about the situation was both sharp and amusing.
   • The dinner party was full of witty mots from the guests.

   Synonymescrackepigramgagjestpleasantryquipsallywisecrackwitticism