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motto

Definition

  • noun: a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule guiding the behavior of a particular person or group
  • noun: a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
  • synonyms: maxim, maxim, saying

Examples

  • “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst” is my 'motto'.

  • The Boy Scout 'motto' is “Be prepared.”

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Is it an adjective? - No, actually it's a noun. But it's not spelled right. - Is "fuck" spelled right? - Yeah, that's spelled right. But that's not part of the motto, so you're not supposed to learn that. That's an adult word to show anger and other things. - But just don't use that one, okay? (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness