Witty: meaning, definitions and examples
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witty
[ หwษชti ]
humor
Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was known for her witty remarks in social gatherings.
- His witty jokes always made everyone laugh.
intelligence
Intelligent humor marked by cleverness and quick thinking.
Synonyms
quick-witted, sharp-witted, smart
Examples of usage
- The comedian's witty observations on current events were highly praised.
- She impressed everyone with her witty responses during the debate.
Translations
Translations of the word "witty" in other languages:
๐ต๐น engraรงado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคฟเคฎเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช witzig
๐ฎ๐ฉ jenaka
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพัะตะฟะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dowcipny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฉ็ฅใซๅฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท spirituel
๐ช๐ธ ingenioso
๐น๐ท esprili
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์น ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐูู
๐จ๐ฟ vtipnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vtipnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆบๆบ็
๐ธ๐ฎ duhovit
๐ฎ๐ธ snjall
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฟาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hazฤฑrcavab
๐ฒ๐ฝ ingenioso
Word origin
The word 'witty' originated from the Old English word 'wittig', meaning 'clever'. Over time, it evolved to its current form, describing someone who is quick and clever in their humor or remarks. The term has been used in literature and everyday language to praise individuals with a sharp sense of humor and intelligence.
See also: outwit, unwittingly, wit, witness, witticism, wittily, wittiness.