English Explanatory Dictionary

bon mot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A clever saying, phrase, or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.

Pronunciation

/bɒn məʊ/ /bɒ̃ məʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bon mot.wav /bɑn moʊ/

Word forms

bon mot bons mots bon mots bonmot bon-mot

Etymology

Borrowed from French bon mot (literally “good word”).

Synonyms

quip remark repartee witticism

Related words

l'esprit de l'escalier mot juste
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