quips

nounwitty communication, often verbal

Synonyms for quips

noun witty communication, often verbal

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Word Origin & History

1530s, variant of quippy in same sense (1510s), perhaps from Latin quippe "indeed, of course, as you see, naturally, obviously" (used sarcastically), from quid "what" (neuter of pronoun quis "who;" see who), and cf. quibble (n.)) + emphatic particle -pe.

Example Sentences for quips

I cannot suppose that Sir Galahad found any delight in the quips of fools.

But it is impossible to enter fully on the subject of Fuller's quips.

No; there were no smiles on his lips, no quips and cranks on his tongue.

And they were soon between bottle and stopper, and quips a-coursing.

Quips and taunts upon Carr, on the same authority, are imputed to Ralegh.

There was laughter, talking, quips and jibes, but over all there was the spirit of gaiety.

Nine men out of ten who pass are indulging in quips and catches.

Of such are the quips and the quiddities with which the piece abounds.

He was merry, and full of quips and jests; she was reserved and melancholy.

For the rest, the quips and quiddities are in intentional disorder.

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