Quip

usgb/kwɪp/
noun

A clever, funny comment or remark.

He made a quip about my lack of cooking skills.
Visual representation of "quip" - A clever, funny comment or remark

Often appears as...

  • witty quip
  • quick quip
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Informal Use

Quip is often used in casual conversation among friends or peers.

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At the party, his quip about the DJ's playlist had everyone laughing.
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Humor Required

A quip should be witty or humorous; it's not just any comment.

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When she mentioned her cat's diet, he made a clever quip about feline fitness.
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Brevity

Quips are typically short and to the point for a quick laugh.

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His quip, 'So this is a silent disco with a dress code!', cracked everyone up.
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