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quipa witty remark or clever saying

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a witty remark or clever saying

Pronunciation (IPA): /kwɪp/

Korean meaning: 재치 있는 말, 기지 넘치는 농담

Korean pronunciation: **퀴**프

Example Sentences

  • When asked about his cooking skills, he quipped, 'I can burn water professionally.'
  • Her quip about Monday mornings being a crime against humanity made everyone laugh.
  • The comedian's quips about modern technology resonated with the audience.

quip

NOUN

//kwɪp//

a witty remark or clever saying

quip concept
💡 Concept

a confident office worker with a slight smirk gestures casually while speaking to a surprised colleague. The speaking character has one finger raised in a "just thought of something" pose with twinkling eyes. The colleague who was apparently teasing moments before now looks caught off guard with raised eyebrows and an open mouth. Their coffee cup is tilted slightly as if they paused mid-sip in surprise. Other coworkers in the background have turned to look and are starting to chuckle at the exchange. One person covers their mouth to hide a laugh while another grins widely. a witty remark being delivered as a clever response

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kwɪp/
🇬🇧 UK/kwɪp/

🌳Etymology

Rootquip

Origin

From Latin 'quippus' meaning 'to say' or 'to speak,' which evolved in the 16th century to specifically refer to witty, clever remarks.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When asked about his cooking skills, he quipped, 'I can burn water professionally.'

😄 Fun example

Her quip about Monday mornings being a crime against humanity made everyone laugh.

The comedian's quips about modern technology resonated with the audience.

😄 Fun example

She couldn't resist a quip about his messy desk looking like a tornado hit it.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

witticismjestjokecrackwise-crack

Antonyms

serious remarksolemn statement

Related

humorwitbantersarcasmjoke