WISECRACK

wisecrack, crack, sally, quip

(noun) witty remark

wisecrack

(verb) make a comment, usually ironic

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wisecrack (plural wisecracks)

A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.

Synonyms

• See also joke

Verb

wisecrack (third-person singular simple present wisecracks, present participle wisecracking, simple past and past participle wisecracked)

To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

Synonyms

• crack wise

Anagrams

• crack wise

Source: Wiktionary



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