wisecrack

²wisecrack

verb

Definition of WISECRACK

intransitive verb

: to make a wisecrack

— wise·crack·er noun

Examples of WISECRACK

1. <wisecracked to hide his nervousness during the auditions>

First Known Use of WISECRACK

1924

Related to WISECRACK

Synonyms: banter, chaff, fool, fun, gag, jape, jest, jive, jolly, josh, kid, quip, joke, yuk (or yuck) [slang]

Related Words: gibe (or jibe), haze, jeer, mock, rag, rally, razz, rib, ridicule, tease; caricature, lampoon, parody, satirize; amuse, divert, entertain

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