1
as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
has his share of the quips that seem to come with a title of nobility
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as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
the crowd laughed aloud at the author's clever quip
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as in wisecracks
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 quips
Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The comments were full of playful quips imagining what the pups might get up to behind closed doors.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But the meeting was still often tense, with neighbors offering comments and quips while three representatives spoke.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
Kimmel could easily have addressed his comments on another episode or issued a statement in response to complaints; after all, there have been plenty of minor controversies over the years about quips made on late-night shows.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Alliances shift, quips fly like the ever-present bullets, and if there is a pause, it’s done for comedic effect.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Tosh will ‘throw in’ water slide Tosh, known for his sharp wit and creative humor, provided some personal photos and quips in the email announcing the listing.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But a second couple, Sally (Zoë Chao) and Rory (Jamie Demetriou), while amusing presences, seem to exist solely to dispense quips and occupy seats at the table.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Darth Vader quips during the trailer.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
José Andrés quips, getting a big laugh from Meghan.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The personalized license plate requests that are submitted to the state Department of Motor Vehicles in fact come in all sorts of styles of words and quips, despite being limited by the size, shape and color of the metal markers every driver in Connecticut must attach to their vehicle.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Dec. 2024
On 12 Pell’s lively social media accounts, the young, predominantly Asian American barbers don’t hesitate to offer advice to teens and men of all ages and ethnicities with humor, quips and confidence.
—Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Lucky quips, referencing Trixie's bottom-three placement after the episode's judging.
—EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Matt quips, promoting laughter from the studio audience.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Ronan, 30, quips with a hearty laugh.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
In the end, buzzwords may have a short shelf life, but the responsibility of leadership to step in and help prevent the issues that drive these quips is forever.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The comments were full of playful quips imagining what the pups might get up to behind closed doors.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But the meeting was still often tense, with neighbors offering comments and quips while three representatives spoke.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
Kimmel could easily have addressed his comments on another episode or issued a statement in response to complaints; after all, there have been plenty of minor controversies over the years about quips made on late-night shows.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Alliances shift, quips fly like the ever-present bullets, and if there is a pause, it’s done for comedic effect.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Tosh will ‘throw in’ water slide Tosh, known for his sharp wit and creative humor, provided some personal photos and quips in the email announcing the listing.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But a second couple, Sally (Zoë Chao) and Rory (Jamie Demetriou), while amusing presences, seem to exist solely to dispense quips and occupy seats at the table.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Close, 78, quips during the visit.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Darth Vader quips during the trailer.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
José Andrés quips, getting a big laugh from Meghan.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The personalized license plate requests that are submitted to the state Department of Motor Vehicles in fact come in all sorts of styles of words and quips, despite being limited by the size, shape and color of the metal markers every driver in Connecticut must attach to their vehicle.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Dec. 2024
On 12 Pell’s lively social media accounts, the young, predominantly Asian American barbers don’t hesitate to offer advice to teens and men of all ages and ethnicities with humor, quips and confidence.
—Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Lucky quips, referencing Trixie's bottom-three placement after the episode's judging.
—EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Matt quips, promoting laughter from the studio audience.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Ronan, 30, quips with a hearty laugh.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quips
Noun
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The right plants and a few space-expanding tricks can transform your small-but-mighty green space.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her father sat across from her, doing card tricks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And no … no more short jokes from me.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This was a couple who had never stopped laughing at one another’s jokes, who still held hands like teenagers into their 50s.—
Bee Wilson,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their mannerisms change a little bit.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Since the video went viral, internet users have praised their adorable bond, as many are obsessed by Maude’s dog-like mannerisms.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Major props are due to the tour’s clever production design, which has been conceived in a way that sometimes is played for broad laughs and sometimes more subtly sets up the themes of the material without the band members having to talk so much.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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As Cory's spacey, swoon-worthy big brother Eric, Friedle brought the laughs and, sometimes, the older child wisdom.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But to argue that any of this research adds up to a substantial account of intelligence misunderstands the nature of such human traits and what can be expected from scientific explanations of them.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those traits are often lacking in a Welch-style leadership model.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Skattebo is this season’s weird rookie du jour, an old-school, downhill runner with enough off-field quirks to become a TikTok star.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
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But Android also has some unique quirks and settings worth adjusting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Twenty five years on from that sorry, damp squib of a farewell against Germany, the old Wembley, and all its maddening idiosyncrasies, is still very much missed.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Benicio Del Toro made a surprise cameo appearance on Saturday Night Live tonight, joining host Bad Bunny and frequent collaborator Marcello Hernandez in a sketch spoofing the idiosyncrasies of the Spanish language.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dæmons seem to be an outward manifestation of the complex nature of humans that encompasses, male, female and animalistic characteristics that hint towards the breaking of gender binaries and the possibilities of interspecies relations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Skye herself has almost no distinguishing characteristics besides her fragile state and propensity for terrible decisions, especially as the investigation around her boyfriend’s death kicks into gear.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Quips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quips. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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