parthian shot

• POS: Noun Phrase
• HYPHEN: Par=thi=an shot

OXFORD DICTIONARY

parthian shot, n. a remark or glance etc. reserved for the moment of departure.

Etymology

Parthia, an ancient kingdom in W. Asia: from the custom of a retreating Parthian horseman firing a shot at the enemy

THESAURUS

parthian shot

PS, addendum, address, affirmation, afterthought, allegation, answer, apostrophe, appendix, assertion, averment, back answer, back matter, caustic remark, chorus, coda, codicil, colophon, comeback, comment, conclusion, consequence, continuance, continuation, crack, cut, cutting remark, declaration, dictum, dig, double take, dump, dying words, envoi, epilogue, exclamation, expression, fleer, flout, follow-through, follow-up, foolery, gibe, gibing retort, greeting, interjection, jab, jape, jeer, jest, last words, leg-pull, mention, mock, note, observation, parting shot, peroration, phrase, position, postface, postfix, postlude, postscript, pronouncement, put-down, put-on, question, quip, reflection, refrain, remark, rude reproach, say, saying, scoff, scurrility, second thought, sentence, sequel, sequela, sequelae, sequelant, sequent, sequitur, short answer, slam, slap, statement, subjoinder, subscript, suffix, supplement, swan song, swipe, tag, taunt, thought, twit, utterance, verbal thrust, word