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wisecrackA clever or sarcastic remark

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A clever or sarcastic remark

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaɪzˌkræk/

Korean meaning: 재치 있거나 비꼬는 말, 농담

Korean pronunciation: **와이즈**크랙

Example Sentences

  • The comedian's wisecracks had the audience rolling with laughter.
  • She couldn't resist making a wisecrack about his unusual haircut.
  • The teacher warned the students against wisecracking during the serious discussion.

wisecrack

NOUN

//ˈwaɪzˌkræk//

A clever or sarcastic remark

wisecrack concept
💡 Concept

Office worker delivers a wisecrack about the motivational poster

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wisecrack rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His wisecrack on the track made the ground crack!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwaɪzˌkræk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwaɪzˌkræk/

🌳Etymology

Rootwise
Suffix-crack

Origin

Coined in 1920s America, combining 'wise' (clever/smart) with 'crack' (a sharp remark or joke). This slang term emerged during the Jazz Age when witty, clever remarks were highly valued in popular culture.

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🎵Rhyme

trackcrackbackpack
track
crack
back
pack

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📝Examples

The comedian's wisecracks had the audience rolling with laughter.

😄 Fun example

She couldn't resist making a wisecrack about his unusual haircut.

The teacher warned the students against wisecracking during the serious discussion.

😄 Fun example

His wisecrack about the cafeteria food being 'mystery meat' made everyone laugh.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

quipjestwitty remarksmart commentjoke

Antonyms

serious commentsincere remark

Related

humorsarcasmwitbantercomedian