as in joked
to make jokes
wisecracked to hide his nervousness during the auditions
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As a result, Chicago fans on social media joked the move was a franchise tradition.
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During a May appearance on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Plaza joked that even going into labor wouldn't keep her from fulfilling her obligation to the host.
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Senior shortstop Lexi Iwema, an Indiana recruit who moved from center field earlier in the season, quipped that she and Beals joke about each other’s driving skills.
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Meyers quipped during Wednesday night's episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers.
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“Wisecracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisecracked. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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