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Complete Definition of "bon mot"

see|bòn mót
English

Etymology
From F. bon mot "good word".

Pronunciation
IPA|/b�� m�/

Noun
en-noun|sgbon mot|plbons mots|pl2=bon mots

  1. Used to refer to a clever saying, phrase or witticism. Often used to describe a witty riposte in dialogue.

Translations
trans-top|A clever saying, phrase or witticism
German: Bonmot n
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Synonyms
witticism
quip
remark
repartee

See also
mot juste

Category:English borrowed words
Category:French derivations
et:bon mot
io:bon mot
pl:bon mot

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