quip

🇺🇸 /kwɪp/ 🇬🇧 /kwɪp/
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noun
R

A witty or clever remark.

The comedian's quips had everyone in stitches.

verb
R

To make a witty or clever remark.

When asked about his plans for the weekend, he quipped that he'd be 'taking over the world'.

translation

n. A witty or clever remark.
v. To make a witty or clever remark.

Word Forms

3rd Present quips
Past quipped
Perfect quipped
Progressive quipping
Plural quips