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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras