Quip

[kwɪp]

(n.) A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort; a gibe.

(v. t.) To taunt; to treat with quips.

(v. i.) To scoff; to use taunts.

Checked by Fern

n. Taunt, jibe, jeer, sally, quirk, crank, repartee, retort, sharp saying, caustic or cutting remark.

Typed by Andy

n. a sharp sarcastic turn a gibe: a quick retort.—v.i. to use sarcasms.—v.t. to sneer at.—adj. Quip′pish.

Edited by Francine

The same Signor Jupe was to 'enliven the varied performances at frequent intervals with his chaste Shaksperean quips and retorts. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.

Editor: Rena