witty
[ wit-ee ]
/ ˈwɪt i /
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adjective, wit·ti·er, wit·ti·est.
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Related formswit·ti·ly, adverbwit·ti·ness, noun
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witty
/ (ˈwɪtɪ) /
adjective -tier or -tiest
characterized by clever humour or wit
archaic, or dialect intelligent or sensible
Derived Formswittily, adverbwittiness, noun
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Word Origin and History for wittiest
witty
Old English wittig "clever, wise;" see wit (n.) "intellect" + -y (2). Meaning "possessing sparkling wit" is recorded from 1580s.
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