quip Definition
a witty remark or comment.
Using quip: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quip" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She made a clever quip about his tie.
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He's known for his quick quips and one-liners.
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The comedian's quips had the audience in stitches.
quip Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with quip
Example
They spent the whole meeting quipping and quibbling over minor details.
a person who is known for making witty remarks
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He's a real quipster, always making jokes and puns.
an ancient Inca device made of knotted strings used for recording numerical information
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The quipu was an important tool for record-keeping in the Inca empire.
Origins of quip
from Middle English 'quipp', meaning 'to taunt'
Summary: quip in Brief
A 'quip' [kwɪp] is a clever or witty remark or comment, often used to make a joke or sarcastic comment. It can be used in phrases like 'quip and quibble,' which means to argue over trivial matters, and 'quipster,' which refers to a person who is known for making witty remarks.
