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> Is there a word for these types of snarky quips that trigger off a single word but fail to address the point?

They're (attempts at) a bon mot

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bon_mot



I think based on examples I am seeing for what qualifies as a bon mot, it would be different, but since you specified "attempt" in parentheses I guess it could qualify as some sort of attempt.


The thing is I don't think it is a genuine attempt. Is more like an intentionally counterfeit bon mot. It doesn't actually engage with the parent sentiment, but might fool people that are only half reading.




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