quip
11quip — {{11}}quip (n.) 1530s, variant of quippy in same sense (1510s), perhaps from L. quippe indeed, forsooth (used sarcastically), from quid what, neut. of quis who (Cf. QUIBBLE (Cf. quibble) (n.)) + emphatic particle pe. {{12}}quip (v.) 1580s, from… …
12quip — I UK [kwɪp] / US verb [transitive] Word forms quip : present tense I/you/we/they quip he/she/it quips present participle quipping past tense quipped past participle quipped to say something funny or clever II UK [kwɪp] / US noun [countable] Word… …
13quip — [[t]kwɪp[/t]] n. v. quipped, quip•ping 1) a clever or witty remark or comment 2) a sharp, sarcastic remark 3) quibble; cavil 4) an odd or fantastic action or thing 5) to utter quips • Etymology: 1525–35; back formation from quippy quip < L… …
14quip — quip1 [ kwıp ] verb transitive to say something funny or clever quip quip 2 [ kwıp ] noun count a funny or clever remark …
15quip — [[t]kwɪ̱p[/t]] quips, quipping, quipped 1) N COUNT A quip is a remark that is intended be amusing or clever. [WRITTEN] The commentators make endless quips about the female players appearance. 2) VERB To quip means to say something that is… …
16quip — quippish, adj. quippishness, n. /kwip/, n., v., quipped, quipping. n. 1. a clever or witty remark or comment. 2. a sharp, sarcastic remark; a cutting jest. 3. a quibble. 4. an odd or fantastic action or thing. v.i. 5. to utter quips. [1525 35;… …
17quip — 1. noun /kwɪp/ A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort; a gibe. 2. verb /kwɪp/ To make a quip …
18quip — noun 1》 a witty remark. 2》 archaic a play on words. verb (quips, quipping, quipped) make a quip. Derivatives quipster noun Origin C16: perh. from L. quippe indeed, forsooth …
19quip — verb (I) to say something short clever and amusing: “Practice makes perfect,” quipped Peter when he saw Janet trying to ski. quip noun (C) …
20quip — 1. noun the quip provoked a smile Syn: joke, witty remark, witticism, jest, pun, bon mot, sally, pleasantry; informal one liner, gag, crack, wisecrack, funny 2. verb I think he got the point , quipped Sean Syn: joke …
