quips

NOUN

witty communication, often verbal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banter gag gibe pleasantry pun repartee retort satire wisecrack witticism

STRONG

badinage crack drollery insult jeer jest joke mockery offense riposte sally spoof

WEAK

bon mot

Antonyms

STRONG

flattery praise seriousness

Example Sentences

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"Someone like Ray Reardon would interact with the crowd with jokes and little quips and that can help players to relax," added Henry.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

That institution comes in for specific criticism from Savouri who quips that the IMF acronym would be more accurate were it to represent the Invariably Mistaken Forecaster providing Grossly Distorted Projections.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Cyrus also answers questions by Cooper candidly throughout the special, firing off rapid quips.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Carson’s amazing comedic monologues and silly antics gave viewers humor without being annoying, his off-the-cuff quips were hilarious, and interviews with interesting guests sparked laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“Don’t let me talk you into playing chess,” she quips, repeating Asher’s warning he’d given me when I’d first met her.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu