boutade
/buˈtɑːd/ or /buˈtɑːd/ (BUH-tahd)
Definitions
1. noun
A witty or humorous remark made in a critical or hostile situation.
“She delivered a clever boutade during her opponent’s scathing speech, defusing the tension in the room.”
/buˈtɑːd/ or /buˈtɑːd/ (BUH-tahd)
1. noun
A witty or humorous remark made in a critical or hostile situation.
“She delivered a clever boutade during her opponent’s scathing speech, defusing the tension in the room.”