asteismus

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From Latin astĕïsmŏs (“the more refined style of speaking”), from Ancient Greek ἀστείσμός (asteísmós).

Rhetoric Witty dialog or response.

Rhetoric In dialog, a retort based on a punning use of another speaker's word or metaphor.

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