bon mot
noun/ˌbɒn ˈməʊ/
/ˌbɑːn ˈməʊ/
(plural bons mots
(from French, formal)/ˌbɒn ˈməʊ/
/ˌbɑːn ˈməʊ/
)- a funny and clever remark
- They loved a bon mot or anecdote but despised gossip.
Word Originmid 18th cent.: French, literally ‘good word’.Want to learn more?
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