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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈbɾoma
"Su broma fue muy ingeniosa."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A witty remark or a clever saying.
"His speech was filled with bon-mots that kept the audience entertained." - 2
A clever or witty remark, often used in a social context.
"She is known for her bon-mots that lighten the mood during serious discussions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bon-mot' originates from the French language, where it literally means 'good word'. It was adopted into English in the 18th century, reflecting a shift in usage from a simple phrase to denote a clever remark or witty saying.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bon-Mot" is said worldwide
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bon mot
Transliteration: bɔ̃ mo
"Il a toujours un bon mot pour chaque occasion."
Witz
Transliteration: vɪts
"Er hat immer einen Witz auf Lager."
battuta
Transliteration: batˈtuːta
"La sua battuta ha fatto ridere tutti."
broma
Transliteration: ˈbɾoma
"Su broma fue muy ingeniosa."
piada
Transliteration: piˈadɐ
"A piada dele fez todos rirem."
चुटकुला
Transliteration: chutkula
"उसका चुटकुला सबको हंसाने वाला था।"
妙语
Transliteration: miàoyǔ
"他的妙语让大家都笑了。"
재치 있는 말
Transliteration: jaechi inneun mal
"그의 재치 있는 말은 모두를 웃게 했다."
機知に富んだ言葉
Transliteration: kichi ni tonda kotoba
"彼の機知に富んだ言葉は皆を笑わせた。"
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