mot

Definition

A witty remark; a witticism; a bon mot.

Etymology

From French mot. Doublet of motto.

Example Sentences

• "Here and there turns up a […] savage mot."
• "‘He comes from Montreal, in Canada.’ ‘Why?’ she said, repeating Dr Johnson's mot with a forced sneer."
• "1597–1598, Joseph Hall, Virgidemiarum With his big title, an Italian mot"