Answer: zinger

AnswerCrossword Clue
ZINGERBon mot
ZINGERBarb
ZINGERClever remark
ZINGERCaustic retort
ZINGERBarbed remark
ZINGERWitty retort
ZINGERClever comeback
ZINGERIt may be fired back at someone
ZINGER"Oh, snap!" elicitor
ZINGERSharp line
ZINGERSnappy put-down
zingera witty remark
zingersurprise, shock, or piece of electrifying news
zingerquick, witty, or pointed remark or retort
zingerperson or thing that has vitality or animation or produces startling results