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
Robert Daniels, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Eager to prove herself after a traumatic incident with a former witness, Madolyn vows to execute her responsibilities by the book, regardless of Winston’s nonstop stream of disruptive wisecracks.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
In last year’s Super Bowl, Bud Light introduced the wisecracking Bud Light Genie, who met up with Malone and Manning in a third-quarter Super Bowl spot.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Few contemporary action stars can deliver his brand of ruthless destruction and savage wisecracks.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Eager to prove herself after a traumatic incident with a former witness, Madolyn vows to execute her responsibilities by the book, regardless of Winston’s nonstop stream of disruptive wisecracks.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
After a roll call where each reveals their imminent reprisal of fan-favorite Dimension 20 characters — including a Staten Island divorcee, a wisecracking pizza rat, and a drug dealer still coping from a breakup — the game begins.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
In last year’s Super Bowl, Bud Light introduced the wisecracking Bud Light Genie, who met up with Malone and Manning in a third-quarter Super Bowl spot.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisecrack
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Conan O'Brien Named Host Of The 2025 Oscars By Megan Cartwright Deputy Entertainment Editor Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Conan O'Brien revealed on his podcast that part of his Oscars promo joke was cut by the Academy.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere in the evolving saga of drama between Arrietty and Jewels, Suzie previously revealed to EW that Jewels didn't initially tell any of the other queens or judges about Arrietty's revenge plot in stealing Jewels' roast jokes.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The pair trade quips about whether Visentin is going to have to pick up his co-star every day.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Davenport and Flowers are still quipping, but there’s a lot of driving around.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
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Even if real life divorce is not that funny, this comic take on divorce is set to offer some welcome laughs.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Garner and Affleck came together to celebrate their youngest child's 13th birthday at a paintball party for Samuel on March 2, where they were seen sharing a laugh and hug.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Wisecrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisecrack. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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