wisecrack Definition
- 1a clever or sarcastic remark, often intended to be humorous
- 2to make a clever or sarcastic remark
Using wisecrack: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wisecrack" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He made a wisecrack about her new haircut.
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She's always quick with a wisecrack.
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I couldn't resist wisecracking about his outfit.
wisecrack Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with wisecrack
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He's always cracking wise in class.
smart aleck
a person who makes clever or sarcastic remarks perceived as annoying or irritating
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Don't be such a smart aleck and just answer the question seriously.
a person who makes sarcastic or insolent remarks, often in an attempt to be clever or funny
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He's always acting like a wise guy, making fun of everyone else.
Summary: wisecrack in Brief
A 'wisecrack' [ˈwaɪskræk] is a clever or sarcastic remark, often intended to be humorous. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to make such a remark. Synonyms include 'joke,' 'quip,' and 'witticism.' Phrases that use 'wisecrack' include 'crack wise,' 'smart aleck,' and 'wise guy.'
