Definitions

1. noun

a short, witty saying or phrase, often with a sharp or clever point.

“The comedian’s stand-up routine was full of clever epigrams that left the audience laughing.”

2. noun

a saying or phrase that expresses a witty or pointed remark.

“The ancient Greek’s witty epigram about the futility of life has stood the test of time.”

3. verb

to express or say something in a witty or clever way.

“The writer epigrammed her way through the essay, using clever turns of phrase to make her point.”