noun
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a sarcastic or cutting remark; gibe
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a witty or clever saying
a merry quip
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archaic another word for quibble
verb
Other Word Forms
- quippish adjective
- quippishness noun
Etymology
Origin of quip
1525–35; back formation from quippy quip < Latin quippe indeed
Example Sentences
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His bespectacled, quipping presence lent the show some book-world class, the new medium poaching prestige from the old.
This achievement is all the more remarkable considering that, in the next theater over, Fanning was punching, kicking and quipping in “Predator: Badlands.”
From Salon
"I'm obviously quite related to my character," the 33-year-old British singer quipped at the Sundance Film Festival, where "The Moment" premiered on Friday.
From Barron's
"Breaking: Statue of Liberty reportedly spotted swimming back across the Atlantic. Said she 'preferred the original terms and conditions,'" it quipped, referring to the statue France gave the United States in the 19th century.
From Barron's
“If Sam wants to throw me another pass,” he quipped, “I would recommend throwing another spiral just like that one because it was beautiful.”
From Los Angeles Times
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