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aphorism |
a terse, sometimes witty statement of a general truth or observation; adage. |
banter |
witty, playful conversation. [1/3 definitions] |
bon mot |
a particularly apt or witty word or expression. |
clever |
quick-witted; witty. [1/4 definitions] |
high comedy |
comedy involving the upper social classes, featuring an intricate plot, sophisticated characterization, and witty dialogue. (Cf. low comedy.) |
jeu d'esprit |
play of spirit (French); a piece of writing that is clever or witty. |
mot |
a clever or witty remark. |
novella |
a short novel, often witty or satirical in its earlier forms. |
one-liner |
a short witty or amusing remark. |
repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. [2/3 definitions] |
retort1 |
to say or write (something) as an angry, witty, or argumentative reply. [1/5 definitions] |
salty |
sharp, witty, or sexually suggestive, as a joke or story. [1/2 definitions] |
sparkle |
to be dynamic, lively, or witty. [1/9 definitions] |
squib |
an utterance or brief piece of writing that is witty or sarcastic; lampoon. [1/4 definitions] |
touché |
used to acknowledge a witty reply or a point well made by one's opponent in argument. [1/2 definitions] |
witling |
someone who tries to appear witty, esp. one who has little wit. |
witticism |
a witty remark, joke, insult, or saying. |
zinger |
(informal) a quick witty retort or remark, esp. one causing embarrassment. [1/2 definitions] |
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