quip

//kwɪp//
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Noun

quipSingular
quipsPlural
1

A witty or clever remark, often made spontaneously.

She always has a clever quip ready to lighten the mood.

2

A sharp or sarcastic comment intended to mock or tease.

She couldn't resist making a quip about his messy desk.

Verb

quipInfinitive
quipPresent tense
quippedPast tense
quippedPast participle
quippingPresent participle
quipsThird-person singular
1

To make a witty or clever remark.

She quipped that the meeting could have been an email.

2

To speak in a mocking or sarcastic manner.

She quipped about his lack of punctuality.

Synonym