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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Expect conversations that catch you off-guard, and jokes that turn into shocking revelations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Special Olympics are not amused after Kid Rock used an ableist slur while making a joke in a recent Fox News interview.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jeter quipped as Betts laughed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Flach quipped during a segment with CBS News.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The movie has a brief mocking glimpse of MTV, just for a cheap laugh, when Springsteen is flipping channels between Badlands reruns.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Come to see Stone get her head shaved, stay for big laughs, darkly incisive commentary, and incredible performances from Stone, Plemons, and newcomer Aidan Delbis in this absurdist black comedy.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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