epigram
/ˈɛpɪɡræm/
noun
- A short, clever, and often funny saying or poem that makes a point, sometimes a critical one.
- She wrote a short epigram for her friend's birthday card that perfectly captured his sense of humor.
- Oscar Wilde was famous for his witty epigrams, such as 'I can resist everything except temptation.'
- The comedian ended his routine with a sharp epigram about modern politics that made the audience laugh and think.