English Explanatory Dictionary

asteismus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Witty dialog or response.
  2. In dialog, a retort based on a punning use of another speaker's word or metaphor.

Word forms

asteismus astysmus astismus

Etymology

From Latin astĕïsmŏs (“the more refined style of speaking”), from Ancient Greek ἀστείσμός (asteísmós).

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