Definition of quipnext

quip

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Recent Examples of quip
Noun
Miss Piggy and Long John Silver even share a quick kiss during the film, which appeared to spark Curry’s quip in that 2019 interview. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 Harrelson is quieter, but often follows up McConaughey’s monologues with a funny quip or story. Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
In 2015, Lindsey—a lifelong bachelor—quipped that, if he were elected President, his sister could be his First Lady. Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 Trump quips 'only consequential presidents get shot' in wild Cohen sit-down. FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quip
Noun
  • My father was the man of tricks, who sat for an hour mining a watermelon with a circular spoon, who carved the rind into a castle.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Teoxane that pulls a bit of a magic trick; metallic and foil eye shadow sticks with a magnetic design from Danessa Myricks Beauty; and a new way to perform one of plastic surgery’s most popular procedures, breast augmentation, from Motiva.
    Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The group-chat joke lands because many young people know exactly what’s in their checking account, and still want to make room for what makes life feel good.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Read this book for hilarious jokes, different types of friends, and fresh starts.
    Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Others noticed how similar Ella’s voice and mannerisms are to Bening’s.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The whole cast commits to the bit, having undoubtedly shown up to play— still, there is something about Pine’s overdone mannerisms that land with the most uproarious laughter.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, Richard Kind as the mayor’s put-upon press secretary also generates laughs.
    Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • On the set of Ryan Murphy’s retelling of that story, however, his cast managed to get in lots of laughs.
    Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Willis already has demonstrated the necessary leadership traits to be a franchise quarterback, something that often requires one to consistently fall on the sword — even if the very failure did not remotely involve you.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • However, because individual plants may not display every characteristic, identify it by several features rather than height or any single trait.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Arch Manning's joking comments at a news conference about a fake video of coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe erupted in controversy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, at lunch, instead of separating into groups to eat, all 16 participants form one mega table and spend the half-hour joking and laughing together.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Welcome to The Athletic’s data notebook, a periodic look at the key trends, standout figures and tactical quirks shaping the Premier League season.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The birds — which were Neisen’s idea — are usually confined to the rooftop of the converted 19th-century industrial space, a surprising country quirk in the heart of the city designed by landscaping firm Brooklyn Grange.
    Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • To Saubert, though, Fleury stands out much more for his skill than his opportune wisecracks.
    Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Parton was a master at meeting wisecracks about her shapely figure with her own one-liners.
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Quip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quip. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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