witticism

noun
UK: /ˈwɪtɪsɪzəm/
US: /ˈwɪtɪsɪzəm/

  1. A clever and funny remark.

    1. His witticism made everyone laugh.
    2. The comedian's witticism was the highlight of the evening, showcasing his sharp intellect.

  2. A witty saying or joke.

    1. She shared a quick witticism.
    2. The speaker peppered his speech with witticisms to keep the audience engaged throughout.

Synonyms

joke quip jest pun repartee wisecrack
witticism intransitive-verb

  1. To use witticisms; to make witty remarks (rare).

    1. He witticismed all night.
    2. The panelist witticismed during the debate, making his points with humorous anecdotes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "witticism" in English means: A clever and funny remark., A witty saying or joke..

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

Synonyms for "witticism": joke, quip, jest, pun, repartee, wisecrack.

Example usage of "witticism": "His witticism made everyone laugh.". More examples on the page.