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something said or done to cause laughter
  • a drama critic who is best remembered for his biting witticisms

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The first known use of witticism was in 1651

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“Witticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witticism. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.

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