Bon Mot (Noun)
Meaning
A clever remark.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- At the dinner party, she uttered a witty bon mot that left everyone in stitches.
- His clever bon mot during the awards ceremony quickly went viral on social media.
- She was known for her sharp tongue and always ready with a bon mot to deflect any criticism.
- The comedian's well-timed bon mot earned him a standing ovation from the audience.
- He attempted to pass off a poorly phrased insult as a clever bon mot, but it fell flat.