witticism

synonyms for witticism

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to witticism, such as: gibe, wisecrack, gag, jest, joke, and mot.

He was known and loved for his short witticisms and hoped to be remembered for his sense of humor and for being a cybernaut news-bringer and an encourager of others.
Activist, writer John Stephen Hunt dies at 85 | Staff reports | March 30, 2021 | Washington Blade
He was also the victim of a particularly odious witticism while living here.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. Harper
Enchanted at what he thought a witticism, he cut short further dry talk.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander Dumas

The use of the prescribed address "ma'mselle" was evidently regarded as a witticism, for shouts of laughter filled the place.
The False Chevalier | William Douw Lighthall
Even every witty tale and mere witticism teaches something useful.
The History of Yiddish Literature in the Nineteenth Century | Leo Wiener
It was a more or less pointless witticism, but it had a humorous quotable flavor, and it made Evans mad.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete | Albert Bigelow Paine

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