Quipped: meaning, definitions and examples

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quipped

 

[ kwɪpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

spoken humor

To quipped is to make a clever or witty remark, often in a playful or teasing manner. It is a way of injecting humor into conversation, typically to lighten the mood or to comment sagely on a situation. Quipping is often used in informal settings among friends or peers.

Synonyms

bantered, gagged, jest, joked, witty remark

Examples of usage

  • She quipped about his fashion choice, making everyone laugh.
  • During the meeting, he quipped that the project was 'going nowhere fast'.
  • He often quipped to ease the tension in a room full of strangers.
  • At the party, she quipped that she was 'fashionably late' as she walked in.
  • They quipped about the weather, suggesting it was more accurate than the forecast.

Translations

Translations of the word "quipped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observou

🇮🇳 व्यंग्य किया

🇩🇪 spottete

🇮🇩 menggoda

🇺🇦 сказав жартома

🇵🇱 zartował

🇯🇵 皮肉を言った

🇫🇷 a plaisanté

🇪🇸 bromeó

🇹🇷 şaka yaptı

🇰🇷 농담했다

🇸🇦 أدلى بتعليق

🇨🇿 poznamenal

🇸🇰 poznamenal

🇨🇳 调侃

🇸🇮 pripomnil

🇮🇸 kommentaði

🇰🇿 пікір айтты

🇬🇪 კომენტარი გააკეთა

🇦🇿 şərh etdi

🇲🇽 hizo un comentario

Etymology

The verb 'quipped' is derived from the word 'quip', which has its origins in the early 16th century. The term originally referred to a sharp or witty remark, highlighting the interplay of words in humor. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'quippe', meaning 'indeed', and was often used to convey irony or sarcasm in discourse. Over time, the usage of 'quipped' evolved to emphasize the act of delivering such remarks in conversations. It became increasingly associated with informal and light-hearted dialogue, often seen in comedic contexts or playful banter. The adaptability of the term has allowed it to remain prevalent in modern language, especially in social interactions where humor is welcomed.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,802, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.