Quips: meaning, definitions and examples

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quips

 

[ kwษชps ]

Context #1

funny remarks

Quips are clever or witty remarks, often made in a playful or humorous manner. They are usually short and to the point, intended to provoke laughter or amusement.

Synonyms

banter, joke, witticism

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his quick wit and ability to come up with hilarious quips on the spot.
  • She entertained the crowd with a series of clever quips that had everyone laughing.
  • The comedian's show was filled with one-liners and witty quips that kept the audience engaged.

Translations

Translations of the word "quips" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น graรงolas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคŸเค•เฅเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Witze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelakar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผarty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†—่ซ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plaisanteries

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bromas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸakalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†๋‹ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูƒุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vtipy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtipy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟ็šฎ่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brandarar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะทั–ะปะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zarafatlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bromas

Word origin

The word 'quips' originated from the Middle English word 'quipp', which meant a taunting remark or gibe. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to clever or witty remarks made for amusement or laughter. Quips have been a popular form of humor throughout history, often used by writers, comedians, and individuals with a quick wit.

See also: quip.