wisecrack

[wahyz-krak]Informal.

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noun

a smart or facetious remark.

verb (used without object)

to make wisecracks.

verb (used with object)

to say as a wisecrack.

Origin of wisecrack

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; wise¹ + crack

Related formswise·crack·er, noun

Synonyms for wisecrack

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1. jest, witticism, quip.

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Related Words for wisecracker

jokester, clown, trickster, jester, prankster, fool, mime, buffoon, comedian, comic, entertainer, humorist, actor, satirist, madcap, antic, harlequin, wag, joker, wit

British Dictionary definitions for wisecracker

wisecrack

noun

a flippant gibe or sardonic remark

verb

to make a wisecrack

Derived Formswisecracker, noun

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Word Origin and History for wisecracker

wisecrack

1924, from wise (adj.) + crack in the "boast" sense (see cracker).