1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
has his share of the quips that seem to come with a title of nobility
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2
as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the crowd laughed aloud at the author's clever quip
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as in to joke
to make jokes
she rolled her eyes at her brother's bragging and quipped, "You're a legend in your own mind, all right"
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Recent Examples of quip
Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Contrary to his earlier quip, Haynes has taught himself to manage the pre-Boxing Day nerves.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
In another post-finale interview, this time with Entertainment Weekly, the duo doubled down on refusing to rush toward Season 2, with Smith quipping that they’re at least pointed in the right direction and Gilligan defending their creative process.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Chock-full of laugh-out-loud quips and wisecracks, Susan Sarandon, Christine Baranski and Cheryl Hines also join in on the fun in the boisterous 2017 sequel to the 2016 original Bad Moms.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Contrary to his earlier quip, Haynes has taught himself to manage the pre-Boxing Day nerves.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
While pruning apple trees in the orchard during the rainy engagement, William quipped about the difficulties.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
In another post-finale interview, this time with Entertainment Weekly, the duo doubled down on refusing to rush toward Season 2, with Smith quipping that they’re at least pointed in the right direction and Gilligan defending their creative process.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quip
Noun
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The trick is to choose a nude shade that compliments your skin tone and apply a top coat so glossy and reflective your nails almost appear see-through.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2026
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But the trick becomes doing it over and over again, in a way that preserves arm health.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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But for too many of us, that proved an empty promise, the concept of work-life balance a cruel joke for women burned out from trying to take care of children and aging relatives, advance their careers (or even tread water in them), and meet other seemingly countless obligations.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Verizon had no say over the fate of an actor who once played a fictional ad icon on its behalf, but consumers got the joke.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kusher is perfectly cast in the role, mirroring the mannerisms and obsessions of our real-life trillionaires and billionaires.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ramírez said that even his mannerisms, which had changed from years up north, quickly identified him as an outsider.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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Rocky’s reply sent cohost Queenz Flip into stitches, which led to everyone sharing an infectious laugh in the room.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jones is more outgoing, has a silly laugh and is a former first-round pick who wears garish suits on game day.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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And despite more than a century of academic debate, anthropologists cannot agree on a definitive explanation for why our species has evolved this trait.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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So did unassuming athleticism, a trait that most every teammate or coach notes about Stidham.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Cole follows up with a joking request to appear on an interlude on the forthcoming project, then asks whether West could send him a care package of clothes — which West agrees to — before exiting the stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Dec. 2025
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Our poll’s options include a joking reference to Dan Marino.—
Greg Cote
December 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Dec. 2025
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Your quirks, your opinions, your specific way of seeing the world, that's your competitive advantage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The show is equally witty about the quirks of the 21st century movie business.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Chock-full of laugh-out-loud quips and wisecracks, Susan Sarandon, Christine Baranski and Cheryl Hines also join in on the fun in the boisterous 2017 sequel to the 2016 original Bad Moms.—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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Boys in blue training kits gather in pockets of shade and trade wisecracks.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Quip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quip. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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