Quip Definition

kwĭp
quipped, quipping, quips
noun
quips
A witty or, esp. formerly, sarcastic remark or reply; jest or gibe.
Webster's New World
A quibble; cavil.
Webster's New World
Something curious or odd.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
quipped, quipping, quips
To utter quips or a quip.
Webster's New World
To direct quips, or gibes, at.
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Other Word Forms of Quip

Noun

Singular:
quip
Plural:
quips

Origin of Quip

  • Alteration of obsolete quippy perhaps from Latin quippe indeed from quid what kwo- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Perhaps from Latin quippe (“indeed").

    From Wiktionary

Quip Sentence Examples

  • Dean asked, ignoring Fred's quip.

  • Dean didn't even offer a quip about Fred's tightness with a buck and his moth-eaten purse as the old man called over a waitress to do the duties.

  • An invitation for the bride to seek the best man's help when dealing with the groom's foibles, or a lighthearted quip about what she's gotten herself into.

  • Not only can they help with unforeseen hair emergencies, but they'll also be there with a quick quip, and nothing looks more beautiful than a laughing and happy bride.

  • When you wear cool designs on T shirts, you can make people laugh, inspire a stranger to strike up a conversation with you, or just get a nod of approval in response to the art you've chosen or the witty quip across your chest.

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Words Starting With

QQUQUI

Words Ending With

PIPUIP

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