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    quip
    /kwɪp/

    noun

    • 1. a witty remark: "Peter ate heartily with a quip about being a condemned man"

    verb

    • 1. make a witty remark: "‘Flattery will get you nowhere,’ she quipped"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUIP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A quip is a humorous and clever remark or a quick, intelligent, and often amusing remark. Learn more about the word quip, its pronunciation, usage and related words and phrases from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › quipQuip Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A quip is a clever, witty, or funny remark or observation, often made on the spur of the moment. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of quip as a noun and a verb.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › quipQuip - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A quip — a short, witty comment — can be pleasant, wise, or sarcastic, but usually carries an element of humor. A quip is a witty or clever remark that sounds spur-of-the-moment. A successful quip must sound offhand, as though it were an afterthought, even if the speaker has been honing the statement for days.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUIP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A quip is a remark that is intended to be amusing or clever, or a sarcastic or cutting remark. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of quip in different contexts.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryQUIP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    A quip is a humorous and clever remark, or to make a quip. Learn more about the word, its usage and related expressions with Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › quipQuip - definition of quip by The Free Dictionary

    A quip is a clever, witty remark or a sarcastic comment. Learn how to use quip as a noun or a verb, and see synonyms, translations and related words.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishquip noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    A quip is a quick and clever remark to make someone laugh. Learn how to pronounce quip, see pictures and usage notes, and find synonyms and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.

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    A quip is a clever or witty remark or comment, or a sharp, sarcastic remark. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of quip with Dictionary.com.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishQUIP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    A quip is a funny and clever remark or comment. Learn how to use quip as a verb and a noun, and see translations in different languages.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › quipQuip Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    A quip is a witty or sarcastic remark or reply; a jest or gibe. Learn the origin, synonyms, and sentence examples of quip from YourDictionary.