quip - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

quip

to make a clever or witty remark, often in a playful or sarcastic wayto make a clever or witty remark, often in a playful or sarcastic way

Examples

"Looks like we're in for a sunny storm," he quipped as the rain began.
She quipped about the long meeting to lighten the mood.
The comedian quipped his way through the entire interview.

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Third Person

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Present Participle

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Past Tense

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Past Participle

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to make a clever or witty remark, often in a playful or sarcastic way

"Looks like we're in for a sunny storm," he quipped as the rain began.
She quipped about the long meeting to lighten the mood.
The comedian quipped his way through the entire interview.
He quipped that the coffee was strong enough to wake the dead.
"At least the traffic gives me time to think," she quipped.

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