Crack wise

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verb

To make a joke or a witty remark.

He loves to crack wise, especially during serious meetings to lighten the mood.
Visual representation of "crack wise" - To make a joke or a witty remark.

Often appears as...

  • crack wise about
  • crack wise at

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

The phrase is casual and might not be suitable for formal contexts like academic writing or official speeches.

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When he tried to crack wise at the formal gala, it felt out of place.
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Mood Lightening

Often used to lighten the atmosphere in tense or serious situations, but gauge the situation first.

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After the tense meeting, Jenna tried to crack wise to ease the tension.
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Potential Misuse

Be careful, as attempting to crack wise can sometimes be seen as disrespectful or insensitive.

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Trying to crack wise at a funeral may offend someone.
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