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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | epigram |
| Type of | saying, locution, expression |
Examples of quip
quip
No wonder the Comedie-Francaise uses the quip as a motto for its new production.
From the bloomberg.com
Grayson posted his CNN caveman quip on a website he created, called Congressman?
From the time.com
Steve Purnick is a lovable Borscht Belt comedian type, always ready with a quip.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The headline editing isn't his doing, and the quip about not being mind readers?
From the guardian.co.uk
Do not read Walker's little quip as a sign that he took Bonds'indictment lightly.
From the sfgate.com
The golden-tongued student cynic vies with the randy Italian for sharpest quip.
From the bloomberg.com
Asked about Moritz's legacy, Leone also took the opportunity to provide a quip.
From the businessweek.com
They always have a funny quip, and they always know what card your friend picked.
From the techcrunch.com
Galbraith was fast with a quip that often made him the star of political debates.
From the courier-journal.com
- Epigram: a witty saying
- Gag: make jokes or quips; "The students were gagging during dinner"
- Wisecrack: witty remark
- Wit is a form of intellectual humour, and a wit is someone skilled in making witty remarks. Forms of wit include the quip and repartee.
- A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe; To make a quip
- (QUIPS) 1. nouns (from squips) a tiny piece or amount.
- You can expect a pleasing invitation if you heard someone make a clever quip in your dream; if you made the amusing remark, you will soon be among new faces in new places.
