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one-liner

[ wuhn-lahy-ner ]

/ ˈwʌnˈlaɪ nər /

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noun

a brief joke or amusing remark.

Origin of one-liner

1965–70, Americanism; one line + -er¹

Words nearby one-liner

one-eyed, one-handed, one-horse, one-horse town, one-legged, one-liner, one-lung, one-lunger, one-man, one-man show, one-many

Example sentences from the Web for one-liner

The senior Senator was, as usual, highly disciplined, avoiding the substance of some questions with one-liner talking points.

Meet the Sports Host Who Could Decide the McConnell-Grimes Matchup |Jonathan Miller |October 13, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Mary, Queen of Scots on Reign is more likely pop off a bustier than a one-liner.

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Some reflect your talent for the one-liner, like “The Human Comedy,” a six-word story you published in Narrative magazine.

Confessions of a Blasphemer: Sherman Alexie Talks New Book, Indian Humor and More |Jane Ciabattari |October 17, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
People now realize that while diagnosis may still be a one-liner, “You have blah,” that there is a process that gets people there.

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Duchamp's work is never the one-liner it's made out to be, and Ganzglass adds new lines of his own.

Duchamp's Time Machine |Blake Gopnik |May 2, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for one-liner

one-liner

noun

informal a short joke or witty remark or riposte