witticism
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Synonyms for witticism
Synonyms
boff (or boffo), boffola, crack, drollery, funny, gag, giggle [chiefly British], jape, jest, joke, josh, laugh, nifty, one-liner, pleasantry, quip, rib, sally, waggery, wisecrack, yuk (or yuck) [slang]
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Poets wanted Poets whose work ranges from Shakespearian sonnets to Dorothy Parker-like witticisms are invited to apply to be Santa Clara County’s next poet laureate. — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "Campbell community briefs for the week of Aug. 23," 23 Aug. 2019 The hors d'oeuvres at Maum are always a little funny, though the execution of the components is clearly more considered than just a clever witticism of a snack. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "At Maum in Palo Alto, a tasting menu that celebrates Korean American classics," 8 Aug. 2019 Their creativity and witticisms have injected a lighter tone even as political tensions have increased. — Ilaria Maria Sala, Quartzy, "Hong Kong has become a gallery of protest poster art," 26 July 2019 The poet, essayist and novelist is the mind behind the popular Twitter account, @SoSadToday, which serves as an archive of Broder’s somber, self-deprecating witticisms about depression, anxiety, addiction and loneliness. — NBC News, "Obsessed with 'Fleabag', 'Big Little Lies' or 'Chernobyl'? Binge on one of these books next.," 24 June 2019 His hero, mentor and friend was the late Chronicle columnist Herb Caen, who printed many of Bellingham’s observations and witticism over the years and whose style clearly influenced Bellingham, down to the use of the ellipsis — or three dots. — Steve Rubenstein, San Francisco Chronicle, "Memorial set for Bruce Bellingham, newspaper columnist, master of the one-liner," 13 June 2018 Beyond such witticisms, the European cloister setting heightens the sensation of reverence. — Rhonda Garelick, The Cut, "The Met’s ‘Heavenly Bodies’ Show Is Worth the Pilgrimage," 10 May 2018 This approach creates a few dry patches, namely every time Wilde provides little but witticisms to carry a scene. — Justin Hayford, Chicago Reader, "A new production of An Ideal Husband humanizes Oscar Wilde," 13 Apr. 2018 Here, a selection of Bush's most quotable wisdom and witticisms. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "10 Quotes from Barbara Bush That Will Inspire You," 17 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'witticism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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