as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
a drama critic who is best remembered for his biting witticisms
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Recent Examples of witticism
Discontent is brimming with witticisms and scathing observations about our modern-day malaise.
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Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism: Go f*** yourself.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 27 July 2025
Clips of Cauley's sizzling witticism went viral with millions of views and earned her repeat invitations to reappear on Kill Tony.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 21 July 2025
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Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism: Go f*** yourself.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 27 July 2025
Clips of Cauley's sizzling witticism went viral with millions of views and earned her repeat invitations to reappear on Kill Tony.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for witticism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witticism
Noun
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This life is not supposed to be a bad joke.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Jordan’s mom found that out early when host Nikki Glaser made a lusty joke about her son, then noticed Donna in the room and hastily fake apologized.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The laughs came thanks to some ace-level hosts.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The cops have a good laugh with her.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cole follows up with a joking request to appear on an interlude on the forthcoming project, then asks whether West could send him a care package of clothes — which West agrees to — before exiting the stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Dec. 2025
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Our poll’s options include a joking reference to Dan Marino.—
Greg Cote
December 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Witticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witticism. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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