one-liner

one-lin·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wuhn lahy-ner]
- /wʌn ˈlaɪ nər/
- /wʌn ˈlaɪ.nər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wuhn lahy-ner]
- /wʌn ˈlaɪ nər/

Definitions of one-liner word

noun one-liner a brief joke or amusing remark. 1
noun one-liner brief joke, witty remark 1
countable noun one-liner A one-liner is a funny remark or a joke told in one sentence, for example in a play or comedy programme. 0
noun one-liner a short joke or witty remark or riposte 0
noun one-liner a short, witty remark 0

See all 5 definitions of one-liner

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Origin of one-liner

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70, Americanism; one line + -er1

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Parts of speech for One-liner

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of One-liner

one-liner popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for one-liner

noun one-liner

bon mot — A bon mot is a clever, witty remark.
buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
chestnut — A chestnut or chestnut tree is a tall tree with broad leaves.
fifteen minutes of fame — Alternative form of 15 minutes of fame.
funnies — providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person.

All 18 Synonyms of one-liner