Associations to the word «Wellerism»

Wiktionary

WELLERISM, noun. A proverb, often a fatuous one, attributed to speaker in a situation.

Dictionary definition

WELLERISM, noun. A comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel.

Wise words

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.
Oliver Wendell Holmes