wisecrack

1 of 2

noun

wise·​crack ˈwīz-ˌkrak 

: a clever or sarcastic remark

wisecrack

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verb

wisecracked; wisecracking; wisecracks

intransitive verb

: to make a wisecrack

wisecracker noun

Synonyms

Noun

• boff
• boffo
• boffola
• crack
• drollery
• funny
• gag
• giggle [chiefly British]
• jape
• jest
• joke
• josh
• laugh
• nifty
• one-liner
• pleasantry
• quip
• rib
• sally
• waggery
• witticism
• yuk [slang]
• yuck
• yak
• yock

Verb

• banter
• chaff
• fool
• fun
• gag
• jape
• jest
• jive
• joke
• jolly
• josh
• kid
• quip
• yuk [slang]
• yuck

Examples of wisecrack in a Sentence

Noun

Someone in the theater was making wisecracks during the entire movie.

a whispered wisecrack doubled them over in laughter

Verb

wisecracked to hide his nervousness during the auditions

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But, despite the wisecrack (and Mann’s affinity for the Italian label), Armani didn’t enter the scene until season three, when Mann hired Oscar-winning costume designer Milena Canonero (who worked in collaboration with Richard Shissler) and introduced a divisive darker palette — and storylines. —Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2024

And so is our bingo card, with all of your favorite wisecracks, witticisms and what-the-hecks. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024

Verb

The couple separated in 2017 but reconciled during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. 07 of 07 Breckin Meyer (Mitt) Breckin Meyer played Mitt, one of Chris' wisecracking buddies. —Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2024

There's plenty of action and lots of wisecracking humor, including an amusing shot of Bucky removing his arm from the dishwasher and reattaching it. —Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1924, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

wisecrack

noun

wise·​crack

ˈwīz-ˌkrak

: a clever, smart, or joking remark

wisecrack verb

wisecracker noun