passing comment

/ˌpæsɪŋ ˌkɑˈmɛnt/
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Other forms: passing comments

Definitions of passing comment
  1. noun
    an incidental remark
    synonyms: obiter dictum
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    type of:
    comment, input, remark
    a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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