Wit
[wɪt]
Definition
(noun.) a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter.
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Definition
(inf.) of Wit
(t) ing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wit
(n.) To know; to learn.
(v.) Mind; intellect; understanding; sense.
(v.) A mental faculty, or power of the mind; -- used in this sense chiefly in the plural, and in certain phrases; as, to lose one's wits; at one's wits' end, and the like.
(v.) Felicitous association of objects not usually connected, so as to produce a pleasant surprise; also. the power of readily combining objects in such a manner.
(v.) A person of eminent sense or knowledge; a man of genius, fancy, or humor; one distinguished for bright or amusing sayings, for repartee, and the like.
Typist: Rex
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Intellect, understanding, mind, sense, reason, genius, mental power, intellectual faculties, thinking principle.[2]. Quick perception (as of partial resemblance in things mostly unlike), keen discernment.[3]. Facetiousness, humor, fun, drollery, waggery, waggishness, jocularity, ATTIC SALT.[3]. Humorist, wag.
Editor: Vito
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Mind, intellect, sense, reason, understanding, humor, ingenuity, imagination
ANT:Mindlessness, senselessness, irrationality, dulness, stolidity, stupidity,inanity, doltishness, wash, vapidity, platitude, commonplace
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Definition
n. a person of understanding or judgment esp. a person who has a keen perception of the ludicrous and can express it neatly.
n. understanding: a mental faculty (chiefly in pl.): the power of combining ideas with a ludicrous effect the result of this power: ingenuity: (rare) imagination: (obs.) information.—adj. Wit′less wanting wit or understanding: thoughtless.—adv. Wit′lessly.—ns. Wit′lessness; Wit′ling one who has little wit: a pretender to wit; Wit′-mong′er a poor would-be wit; Wit′-snap′per (Shak.) one who affects wit or repartee.—adj. Wit′ted having wit or understanding.—n. Witticism (wit′i-sizm) a witty remark: a sentence or phrase affectedly witty.—adv. Wit′tily.—n. Wit′tiness.—adv. Wit′tingly knowingly: by design.—adj. Wit′ty possessed of wit: amusing: droll: sarcastic: (B.) ingenious: (Shak.) wise discreet.—v.i. Wit′wanton to indulge in irreverent wit.—At one's wits' end utterly perplexed; Live by one's wits to live in a haphazard manner by any shift; The five wits the five senses.
v.i. to know:—pr.t. 1st pers. sing. Wot; 2d Wost (erroneously Wot′test); 3d Wot (erroneously Wot′teth):—pl. 1st 2d 3d Wot; pa.t. Wist (erroneously Wot′ted); pr.p. Wit′ting Weet′ing (erroneously Wot′ting); pa.p. Wist.—To do to wit to cause to know; To wit that is to say—the A.S. gerund t?witanne.
Editor: Myra
Unserious Contents or Definition
n. The salt with which the American humorist spoils his intellectual cookery by leaving it out.
Typist: Lolita
Examples
- Rebecca's wit, spirits, and accomplishments troubled her with a rueful disquiet. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Now do be reasonable, and take a sensible view of the case, implored Jo, almost at her wit's end. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- We can say nothing of the splendour and beauty of the former, nor of the fantastic invention and wit of the latter. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Haak from the German Palatinate was one of the earliest Fellows of the Society, and is even credited by Wallis wit h being the first to suggest the meetings of 1645. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- She did not at all resemble either a paragon or a prude; and yet I am the only one of all our family who am not afraid of her wit or her virtue. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Wit, and a certain easy and disengaged behaviour, are qualities immediately agreeable to others, and command their love and esteem. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Now, Betteredge, exert those sharp wits of yours, and observe the conclusion to which the Colonel's instructions point! Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- She had all her wits about her, and she certainly understood her business. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Trade sharpens wer wits; and them that's mechanics like me is forced to think. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- She came flying into my room when I was ill in bed, and frightened me half out of my wits. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- But I know this is a place where even a man of business needs his wits about him; and if mine can be of any use to you here, you're welcome to them. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I've been working away at mathematics till my head is in a muddle, and I'm going to freshen my wits by a brisk turn. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Wot's the matter, Sir? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Vell, that's wery true, Sammy,' replied Mr. Weller, mollified at once; 'but wot are you a-doin' on here? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Now, then, wot have you got to say? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Somebody must find out wot's been done at the office,' said Mr. Sikes in a much lower tone than he had taken since he came in. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- So long as you goes now, said he, folding his arms and shutting his eyes with an oath, you may do wot you like! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Wot a thing it is, as these here young creeturs will go a-faintin' avay just ven they oughtn't to. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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