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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The other is “Fleabag”: Like Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s acidic reprobate, Ms. Weisz’s character is unconstrained by a fourth wall, sharing with us, reflecting, observing, making wisecracks but not being particularly funny.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Indeed, Epstein’s relationship with the Beatles—the most significant facet of his professional achievement—is reduced to a series of wisecracks from the bandmates.
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2025
It was all in good fun — and judging by all the laughter and wisecracks throughout the videos, all three thoroughly enjoyed what one can only imagine was a typical night at the James household.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
"Parker offers immaculate room service as she delivers polished rounds of rueful wisecracks."
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2024
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
