Witticism

Quick meaning: Witticism is a noun meaning a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.

Meaning

a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.

Example Sentences

Shock of the witticism is a powerful one; while mere fun will have no power over them if it jar on their moral taste.

While the occasional wry witticism seeps through, overall Shipler is painfully conscientious about trying to offer both sides of any debate.

Word Forms

• witticisms

Synonyms for witticism

Depending on context, synonyms include humour, humor, wittiness, wit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wittiness, humor, humour, wit, quip, mot.

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