witticism

[US]/'wɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/
[UK]/'wɪtɪsɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A clever or witty remark, a humorous expression of wit.

Example Sentences

She is known for her clever witticisms.

His witticism brought laughter to the room.

The comedian's witticisms kept the audience entertained.

He always has a witty witticism ready for any situation.

Her witticism added a touch of humor to the conversation.

The author's book is filled with clever witticisms.

The politician's witticism was well-received by the audience.

She has a talent for coming up with witty witticisms on the spot.

His witticism lightened the mood in the room.

The comedian is known for his quick-witted witticisms.

Real-world Examples

Krakens! Conseil shot back, finishing his word without wincing at his companion's witticism.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

Griff rounded on him. " Unless you can cut this fog with your next witticism, keep it to yourself" .

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

That is apt and amusing. I think I shall share that with Amy Farrah Fowler. She'll appreciate the witticism. Thank you.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 4

He who practices such witticisms is called a practical joker.

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

" I am not in the mood for fencing with blunt witticisms just now" .

Source: Virgin Land (Part 1)

She condescended to laugh at my witticisms and display an interest in my stories.

Source: Gentleman Thief

He recognized the current witticism of the year as it issued stridently from one of the pairs at his elbow.

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 1)

I'm not trying to be pushy, but I'm really not understanding why you aren't responding positively to my charming witticisms.

Source: MBTI Personality Types Guide

In Mark Twain, this suggestion would have taken rank among his best witticisms; in Grant it was a measure of simplicity not singular.

Source: The Education of Henry Adams (Part Two)

At a recent preview it was dreamlike, filled with the kind of complex harmonies, witticisms and internal rhymes that Sondheim is known for.

Source: The Economist Culture

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