wisecrack
noun
a smart or facetious remark.
wisecracks
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present tense formof wisecrack (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Amid the wisecracks, though, Poehler was armed with a vision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
But the superstar isn’t convinced until the very last moment, when she and Ava are about to take their final train ride and can’t resist trading a few wisecracks about death.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
Coincidences and wisecracks abound in this fast-paced caper: Think “Knives Out” meets “Fargo.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Squibb is renowned for her crotchety wisecracks, but this touching comedy about unexpected friendship and the different levels of truth allows her to show off another of her remarkable talents: listening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
Kids wouldn’t move to the right places during rehearsals, or would ad-lib wisecracks, which Mrs. Finley didn’t think at all funny.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
