parting shot

parting shot
Synonyms and related words:
PS, Parthian shot, addendum, afterthought, appendix, back answer, back matter, caustic remark, chorus, coda, codicil, colophon, comeback, conclusion, consequence, continuance, continuation, crack, cut, cutting remark, dig, double take, dump, dying words, envoi, epilogue, fleer, flout, follow-through, follow-up, foolery, gibe, gibing retort, jab, jape, jeer, jest, last words, leg-pull, mock, peroration, postface, postfix, postlude, postscript, put-down, put-on, quip, refrain, rude reproach, scoff, scurrility, second thought, sequel, sequela, sequelae, sequelant, sequent, sequitur, short answer, slam, slap, subscript, suffix, supplement, swan song, swipe, tag, taunt, twit, verbal thrust

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  • parting shot — parting shots N COUNT If someone makes a parting shot, they make an unpleasant or forceful remark at the end of a conversation, and then leave so that no one has the chance to reply. He turned to face her for his parting shot. You re one… …   English dictionary

  • parting shot — noun count an unpleasant or angry remark made at the end of a conservation by someone when they are leaving …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • parting shot — ► NOUN ▪ a cutting remark made at the moment of departure …   English terms dictionary

  • parting shot — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms parting shot : singular parting shot plural parting shots an unpleasant or angry remark made at the end of a conversation by someone when they are leaving …   English dictionary

  • parting shot — a threat, insult, condemnation, sarcastic retort, or the like, uttered upon leaving. [1890 95; perh. by folk etym. from PARTHIAN SHOT] * * * ˌparting ˈshot idiom a final remark, especially an unkind one, that sb makes as they leave • As her… …   Useful english dictionary

  • parting shot — n. the last word; a final comment before departing. □ For a parting shot, she called me a miser. □ His parting shot concerned some comments about my ability to do simple math …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • parting shot —    A parting shot is a final remark, often incisive or disparaging, made just as one is leaving.     He has a way of making parting shots that can be very discouraging …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • parting shot — noun An insult or barbed comment issued as the speaker departs or the conversation comes to an end. Gold Coast Deputy Mayor David Power took a parting shot at the Crime and Misconduct Commission and his council enemies as he announced his… …   Wiktionary

  • parting shot — /patɪŋ ˈʃɒt/ (say pahting shot) noun a hostile remark or gesture made by someone as they exit. {originally Parthian shot, named after the manoeuvres of the ancient Parthian horsemen who could fire arrows backwards at their enemy while riding… …  

  • parting shot — a threat, insult, condemnation, sarcastic retort, or the like, uttered upon leaving. [1890 95; perh. by folk etym. from PARTHIAN SHOT] * * * …   Universalium

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