Associations to the word «Quip»

Wiktionary

QUIP, noun. A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.
QUIP, verb. (intransitive) To make a quip.
QUIP, verb. (transitive) To taunt; to treat with quips.

Dictionary definition

QUIP, noun. A witty saying.
QUIP, noun. Witty remark.
QUIP, verb. Make jokes or quips; "The students were gagging during dinner".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.