Humerous witticism used in order to deflect criticism from the fact that you have just let rip with a stench that would choke a monkey to death. Generally used as a witty riposte by the educated whilst in polite society.
Charming old Colonel - "good God what was that noise?"
Wilde - "I was just calling a taxi for Brown my good man"
Wilde - "I was just calling a taxi for Brown my good man"
by Taylor Durden April 2, 2006