Definition of QUIPPING

Other Words from quip

Noun

quippy \ ˈkwi-pē

\ adjective

Verb

quipper \ ˈkwi-pər

\ noun

Did You Know?

Noun

Quip is an abbreviation of "quippy," a noun that is no longer in use. Etymologists believe that "quippy" derived from the Latin quippe, a word meaning "indeed" or "to be sure" that was often used ironically. The earliest sense of "quip," referring to a cutting or sarcastic remark, was common for approximately a century after it first appeared in print in 1532. It then fell out of use until the beginning of the 19th century, when it underwent a revival that continues to the present day.

Examples of quip in a Sentence

Noun

They traded quips over a beer. has his share of the quips that seem to come with a title of nobility

Verb

she rolled her eyes at her brother's bragging and quipped, “You're a legend in your own mind, all right”

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Watching the opening credits sequence is as much an integral part of the show’s enjoyment as one of Chandler’s seemingly effortless quips. — Ruth Kinane, EW.com, "Here's how the cast of Friends ended up in the fountain in the opening credits," 16 Sep. 2019 Michaels’s quip was inspired by the cross-country weight Brown was lugging from Oakland, where an abbreviated tenure with the Raiders was saddled with constant turmoil. — BostonGlobe.com, "If the Steelers couldn’t find a way to make it work with Brown, that has to give the Patriots pause.," 11 Sep. 2019 According to Mortensen, Elliott's agent Rocky Arceneaux said neither he nor his client was amused by Jones's quip, which was made on Saturday after rookie Tony Pollard impressed during the Cowboys' preseason game against the Rams. — Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, "Ezekiel Elliott Found Jerry Jones's 'Zeke Who?' Comment Disrespectful," 19 Aug. 2019 Hilary Duff's fiancé made a quip about looking like the popular Nintendo character Mario Hilary Duff’s fiancé has had a lot to say about his new look these days. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Hilary Duff Packs on the PDA with Matthew Koma, Who Jokes About Looking Like a Cartoon Character," 21 July 2019 His quip on the swine flu epidemic led to a public uproar in China even as some on Wall Street said the reaction was overblown. — Cathy Chan, Fortune, "UBS Loses a Deal in China After Economist's 'Pig' Comment," 17 June 2019 Despite the fact that there was some truth to the Instagram dissenter’s comments, many of 21 Savage’s fans still sided with the rapper and applauded his clever quip. — Stephanie Toone, ajc, "21 Savage had a quick comeback for a fan disputing his Atlanta roots," 12 June 2019 It can be traced to his innocent-sounding quip that repeated references to the 1930s are psychological tics of a political midlife crisis. — Adam Tooze, The New York Review of Books, "Democracy and Its Discontents," 6 June 2019 Skip the quips here, and write a simple note wishing the couple a lifetime of happiness and thanking them for the invitation. — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, "What to Write in a Wedding Card," 28 May 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

This more abrasive approach was on display during the first Democratic debate in 2007, when former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel, one of eight candidates on stage, quipped about the competence of those alongside him. — Bo Erickson, Tim Perry, CBS News, "Democratic voters in Miami differ on whether candidates should attack each other in debate," 26 June 2019 Kiffin comically quipped that a reporter exposed FAU’s game plan for the opener upon asking about Bryant lining up as a receiver during a spring scrimmage. — David Furones, sun-sentinel.com, "Five storylines going into FAU fall football camp," 31 July 2019 The system’s problems are so well-known that outgoing Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson quipped about them at a trade convention in February. — Matthew Gault, The New Republic, "The U.S. Government Is Utterly Inept at Keeping Your Data Secure," 12 June 2019 Famed for his bravado, quips in Latin and blond mop of hair , Johnson easily defeated Conservative rival Jeremy Hunt, winning two-thirds of the votes of about 160,000 party members. — Washington Post, "The Latest: New Zealand set to talk free trade with Johnson," 24 July 2019 Scandals, screw-ups, quips and, perhaps, more remarkable comebacks. — Alan Murray, Fortune, "The Rise of the “Deep Fakes”: CEO Daily," 24 July 2019 Johnson quipped Tuesday at Big 12 media days before strolling over to his table, where a handful of reporters waited. — Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, "Sam is the Man, but Ehlinger can’t do it all for Texas," 16 July 2019 Lipa quipped in the accompanying Instagram caption. — Vogue, "Dua Lipa Just Pulled Off the Internet’s Most Memed Gown," 23 Apr. 2019 And in for Tyrus, ready to quip and shoot from the hip, writer and comedian, Kris Fried. — Fox News, "Trump gets first-hand look at border wall prototypes," 17 Mar. 2018

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