Pithy

PITH-ee

Definition

  1. (adjective) Concise and forcefully expressive.

Example

Her pithy reply summed up the entire argument in one sentence.

Fun Fact

“Pith” refers to the essence or core of something, and a pithy comment gets right to that core. Famous pithy speakers include Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde, known for delivering wit and wisdom in just a few well-chosen words. The best slogans and comebacks? Almost always pithy.

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