wisecrack

noun
UK: /ˈwaɪzkræk/
US: /ˈwaɪzkræk/

  1. A clever and funny remark.

    1. He made a wisecrack about my new haircut.
    2. Her wisecrack during the serious meeting made everyone laugh nervously.

  2. A smart aleck or someone who makes frequent sarcastic comments.

    1. Don't be such a wisecrack all the time.
    2. The class wisecrack always has a comment ready for everything.

Synonyms

joke quip remark crack jest gag witticism repartee
wisecrack verb

  1. To make a clever or sarcastic remark.

    1. He likes to wisecrack when he's nervous.
    2. She tends to wisecrack her way out of difficult situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wisecrack" in English means: A clever and funny remark., A smart aleck or someone who makes frequent sarcastic comments..

The phonetic transcription of "wisecrack" is /ˈwaɪzkræk/ in British English and /ˈwaɪzkræk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wisecrack": joke, quip, remark, crack, jest, gag, witticism, repartee.

Example usage of "wisecrack": "He made a wisecrack about my new haircut.". More examples on the page.