A quipa short, clever, often amusing statement is usually a short, wittyshowing quick intelligence and humorous cleverness remarka spoken statement or comment. It can also mean to make jokes or witty comments. In some contexts, it refers to a brief clever saying.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /kwɪp/
Easy pronunciation: KWIP (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the only syllable.
Noun meaning a witty remark.
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Quip Meaning
a short, clever joke or comment
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a witty remark
Example: She answered with a quick quip that made everyone laugh.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- crack — A short witty remark in informal use.
- wisecrack — An informal, jokey remark with a clever edge.
- sally — A witty remark, though a little more literary or old-fashioned.
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Other Meanings of Quip
Meaning 2
to make witty remarks
Part of speech: verb
Definition: make jokes or quips
Example: He quipped that the meeting could have been an email.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- gag — Related in sense, but usually means joke or joke around rather than exactly 'quip'.
Meaning 3
a short, clever saying
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a witty saying
Example: The speech ended with an epigram that everyone remembered.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- epigram — A concise, clever saying; this is the closest match for this sense.
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Quip Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- crack
- wisecrack
- sally
make jokes or quips
- gag
a witty saying
- epigram
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Common Mistakes
- Quip is often used as a noun meaning a witty remark, not just as a verb.
- Wisecrack is more informal than quip and can sound a bit sharper or cheekier.
- Epigram is a more literary word and usually refers to a polished, concise saying rather than an offhand joke.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does quip mean?
Quip usually means a short, witty remark. It can also be a verb meaning to make a clever joke or comment.
What are the best synonyms for quip?
For the noun sense, the best synonyms are crack, wisecrack, and sometimes sally. For the verb sense, gag is a related but less exact match. For the 'witty saying' sense, epigram fits best.
Is quip always funny?
Usually, yes. A quip is typically meant to be clever, witty, or lightly humorous.
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