Epigrammatise

/ˌɛpɪˈɡræmətaɪz/ verb

Definition

To compose, write, or express something in the form of an epigram; to turn something into a witty, brief statement.

Etymology

From 'epigram' plus the verb suffix '-ise' (British spelling). This creates a verb meaning to craft or transform something into epigrammatic form with wit and brevity.

Kelly Says

To 'epigrammatise' is the art of taking a long, boring explanation and squeezing it into one perfect, funny line—it's what makes comedians and great writers so dangerous with words.

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