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- [kwip]
- /kwɪp/
- /kwɪp/
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- [kwip]
- /kwɪp/
Definitions of quip word
- noun quip a clever or witty remark or comment. 1
- noun quip a sharp, sarcastic remark; a cutting jest. 1
- noun quip a quibble. 1
- noun quip an odd or fantastic action or thing. 1
- verb without object quip to utter quips. 1
- noun quip A witty remark. 1
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Origin of quip
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; back formation from quippy quip < Latin quippe indeed
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Parts of speech for Quip
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quip popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
quip usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quip
noun quip
- witticism — a witty remark or sentence.
- joke — something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.
- jibe — to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
- wisecrack — a smart or facetious remark.
- one-liner — a brief joke or amusing remark.
Antonyms for quip
noun quip
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
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