pithy remark
Brief pointed saying
A pithy remark is a brief, forceful statement that packs meaning into few words.
The phrase suggests cleverness and precision—cutting straight to the point without excess: She's known for her pithy remarks about corporate culture.
A pithy remark often carries wit or insight that makes it memorable.
- quipBrief, clever remark
- zingerPointed witty remark
- wisecrackFlippant clever remark
- bon motClever, memorable remark
- aphorismTerse general truth
epigram · one-liner · sharp tongue · barb · verbal jab · retort · comeback · parting shot · witty · quick wit · terse · sharp · snappy · cutting · clever · sardonic · biting wit · succinct
- witticismsquips, witticisms, witticism, bon mots, bon mot
- catchphrasescatchphrase, why so serious, cowabunga, good grief, yabba dabba doo