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witticism

[wit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈwɪt əˌsɪz əm /


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That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?

From Salon May 31, 2026

Incidentally, it’s not the first time the adage — believed to be a witticism about Parker’s own romantic foibles — has been used on the show.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 30, 2024

“It’s a witticism, which is fine as a witticism,” Muñoz Machado told Spanish news agency EFE.

From Seattle Times Jun. 26, 2023

That’s a classic, lukewarm, tension-defusing witticism, and everyone smiles politely.

From New York Times Jun. 2, 2023

“Unless you can cut this fog with your next witticism, keep it to yourself.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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