witticism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of witticism
1645–55; derivative of witty, modeled on criticism
Example Sentences
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“Could an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?”
From Los Angeles Times
“How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?”
From Salon
The president appeared briefly baffled, and witticisms flowed for the next day or so on both sides of the Atlantic.
From Salon
The saying — believed to be a witticism about Parker’s own romantic foibles — has been used on the show in some form at least a dozen times since 1985, according to the fan-operated J! archive.
From Los Angeles Times
Incidentally, it’s not the first time the adage — believed to be a witticism about Parker’s own romantic foibles — has been used on the show.
From Los Angeles Times
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