as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
a whispered wisecrack doubled them over in laughter
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as in to joke
to make jokes
wisecracked to hide his nervousness during the auditions
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Recent Examples of wisecrack
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Interspersing themes of kindness, envy, listening and respect with wisecracks and his trademark deadpan humor, actor and comedian Steve Carell helped inspire, and amuse, Northwestern University’s Class of 2025 as their commencement speaker Sunday.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn was asked if Robbie would return to play the deadly, wisecracking antihero in future DC projects.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
On the show, O’Brien deploys his Boston brogue to offer a mix of wisecracks and humblebrags.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Interspersing themes of kindness, envy, listening and respect with wisecracks and his trademark deadpan humor, actor and comedian Steve Carell helped inspire, and amuse, Northwestern University’s Class of 2025 as their commencement speaker Sunday.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Verb
Kitsch infused Edwards with the vibe of a wisecracking San Diego surfer who loyally assists Reece.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn was asked if Robbie would return to play the deadly, wisecracking antihero in future DC projects.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisecrack
Noun
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The comedy is a tonal mess, veering between underdeveloped jokes and unearned sentiment.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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How did Joy nearly die in the wilderness of Colorado, a place that, in a joke the film keeps repeating, is almost all white people?—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bush Hager quipped of the sweet moment.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Jeter quipped as Betts laughed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Spartans got the last laugh for now, too, taking both games.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Katz said, feigning familiarity with the leader’s influence and drawing laughs from the audience.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Self was in a joking mood when asked about the squad’s stellar defensive play.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Jones eventually got into his joking bag, and Bleek took that opportunity to seriously set the record straight one last time.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Wisecrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisecrack. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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