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Mot (Noun)

Meaning 1

A compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The car failed its mot last year due to a faulty brake light.
  • She took her old van in for its mot and was relieved it passed with flying colours.
  • The garage offers a free mot check with every full service.
  • He was worried his car would fail its mot because of the strange noise it was making.
  • The mot test revealed a serious problem with the car's exhaust system.

Synonyms

  • Ministry Of Transportation Test
  • MOT Test

Hypernyms

  • Run
  • Trial

Meaning 2

A clever remark.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • She made a witty comment about his mustache, which earned her a point for having the best mot of the night.
  • The host of the comedy show rewarded the contestant who came up with the most clever mot.
  • At the literary salon, the competition for having the most bons mots was always fierce and witty.
  • Her sharp mot about the absurdity of the pop star's outfit was soon trending on social media.
  • The comedian ended his set with a final, well-crafted mot that left the audience laughing and applauding.

Synonyms

  • Bon Mot

Hypernyms

  • Wittiness
  • Humour
  • Witticism
  • Wit
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