Bon Mot

What is Bon Mot?


1.

A clever saying; well-chosen word(s); particularly a witty remark.

French origin: "bon mot" means "good/nice word"

pl. bons mots

"political correctness" or "it rains cats and dogs" are examples of a bon mot.

See bon, mot, bons, mots, retronaut


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