one-liner
noun
one-lin·er
ˌwən-ˈlī-nər 
1
: a very succinct joke or witticism
2
: a succinct or meaningful and especially accurate statement
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the senator deftly inserted some smart one-liners into an otherwise sober speech
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Another technique is using Hall’s narration for all the little internal monologue bits, the little winking one-liners that Dexter never says out loud.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
But even without that all-star cast and their unforgettable one-liners, Steel Magnolias would be worth a watch for its over-the-top wedding.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
All as Baker delivers uncanny Jones one-liners that sound straight from the mouth of Harrison Ford.
—Ryan Benk, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
Expect laugh-out-loud one-liners and broad characters – the writing on this sitcom has aged well and translates perfectly to a drag show.
—Claire Reilly, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
But even without that all-star cast and their unforgettable one-liners, Steel Magnolias would be worth a watch for its over-the-top wedding.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
All as Baker delivers uncanny Jones one-liners that sound straight from the mouth of Harrison Ford.
—Ryan Benk, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
Expect laugh-out-loud one-liners and broad characters – the writing on this sitcom has aged well and translates perfectly to a drag show.
—Claire Reilly, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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“One-liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-liner. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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