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
Examples of one-liner in a Sentence
the senator deftly inserted some smart one-liners into an otherwise sober speech
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Nobody’s got the snappy, lethal one-liner in their bag yet.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 May 2025
The reality star, 19, became an early rising star for her quippy one-liners and rambunctious persona on TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 May 2025
Both get some sharp one-liners and there are plot gestures that try to deepen our sense of each character.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
President Donald Trump welcomed coach Todd Golden and the Gators to the White House Wednesday to celebrate their 2025 national title, showering players with praise while delivering one-liners all around.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
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“One-liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-liner. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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