ad-lib - remark made spontaneously without prior preparation; "his ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians"

courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate remark

statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day"

gambit, ploy - an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

obiter dictum, passing comment - an incidental remark

mention, reference - a remark that calls attention to something or someone; "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife"

reflexion, observation, reflection - a remark expressing careful consideration

rib - a teasing remark

sally, wisecrack, quip, crack - witty remark

gibe, jibe, barb, dig, shaft, slam, shot - an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"

conversation stopper, stopper - a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply

banality, cliche, commonplace, platitude, bromide - a trite or obvious remark

zinger - a striking or amusing or caustic remark; "he always greeted me with a new zinger"; "she tried to think of some killer of an argument, a real zinger that would disarm all opposition"

notice, observance, observation - the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police"

say, state, tell - express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"

comment, point out, remark, notice - make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague"

criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"

note, remark, mention, observe - make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"

wisecrack - make a comment, usually ironic

kibbitz, kibitz - make unwanted and intrusive comments