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(bɒn moʊ) Word forms: plural bons mots, plural bon motscountable nounA bon mot is a clever, witty remark. [written] ...a cheeky bon mot. Synonyms: joke, sally, gag [informal], quip More Synonyms of bon mot bon mot in British English (French bɔ̃ mo) nounWord forms: plural bons mots (bɔ̃ mo)a clever and fitting remark Word origin French, literally: good word bon mot in American English (ˈboʊnˈmoʊ; French ˈbɔ̃̃ moʊ) Word forms: plural bons mots (ˈboʊnˈmoʊz; French ˈbɔ̃̃ moʊ) an apt, clever, or witty remark Word origin Fr, lit., good word Examples of 'bon mot' in a sentencebon mot Definition a clever and fitting remark He was a genius for dissolving a tense situation with a bon mot. Synonyms jibe barb smart remark witty remark pithy remark sardonic remark Additional synonymsWhen I played against him, he kept cracking funnies all the time. Synonyms joke (informal), crack (slang), quip, pun, jest, wisecrack, witticism, play on words Definition a joke, usually one told by a professional comedian He made a gag about bald men. Synonyms joke, crack (slang), funny (informal), quip, pun, jest, wisecrack (informal), sally, witticismDefinition something done or said to amuse people It was a jest rather than a reproach. Synonyms joke, play, crack (slang), sally, gag (informal), quip, josh (slang), banter, hoax, prank, wisecrack (informal), pleasantry, witticism, jape, bon mot, sport, fun- bombast
- bombastic
- bombshell
- bon mot
- bon vivant
- bona fide
- bonanza
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