one-liner

Example Sentences

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He had a string of one-liners down pat, a deep mine of anecdotes ready to roll out at any given moment, and a sureness of just how fortunate he had been to stumble on snooker.

From BBC

O'Hara's character Moira was a particular delight, with her wildly fluctuating accent, outlandish fashion sense, and brilliant one-liners.

From BBC

Some films linger in our minds because of their sharp plots, quotable one-liners and unforgettable characters.

From Los Angeles Times

Known for quotable one-liners and clever quips, Parton has long leveraged witticisms to endear herself to many — including the media.

From Los Angeles Times

But Descovich and Justice often avoided questions and resorted to stock one-liners.

From Salon