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[wit-ee] / ˈwɪt i /


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A fan favorite for his witty wording and player nicknames, King turned his most famous catchphrase, “Gimme the Hotsauce,” into the name of his podcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Mary Bennet cares very little about finding a husband because all she’s ever heard is that she isn’t pretty or witty enough.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Hwang can be very witty, but how can the production let itself go when it’s so often being called upon to make an important point?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Articulate, witty, and relaxed, the Ipswich man was seen strolling through Manchester city centre.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I don't mean he wasn't witty or anything--he was--but sometimes it gets on your nerves when somebody's always saying things like "So you and Pencey are no longer one."

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger




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