1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
has his share of the quips that seem to come with a title of nobility
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2
as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the crowd laughed aloud at the author's clever quip
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as in to joke
to make jokes
she rolled her eyes at her brother's bragging and quipped, "You're a legend in your own mind, all right"
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Recent Examples of quip
Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
No one appreciates passive-aggressive quips so keep them to a minimum.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Joe Smith, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Carpenter quipped in the introduction that even her parents had not yet been born at that point.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Perry and Draisaitl both enjoy a good quip and seem adept at poking the bear.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
No one appreciates passive-aggressive quips so keep them to a minimum.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Marc-Andre Fleury quipped he was torn, wishing well for his teammates Matt Boldy and Brock Faber and coach John Hynes, who are all with Team USA.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Carpenter quipped in the introduction that even her parents had not yet been born at that point.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quip
Noun
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Attendees will learn tricks of baiting and setting humane traps, which are on loan with a fully refundable deposit if they are returned in good condition, as well as how to transport cats safely.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, there’s one easy trick that the most trustworthy, relatable and likable people use.—
Ellen Hendriksen, Contributor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After a joke about Adam Sandler’s fashion sense, O’Brien suddenly changed tone to address the devastation of the wildfires in Los Angeles, and how an awards show can seem self-indulgent if that context was not addressed.—
Annie Aguiar,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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O’Brien briefly paused the jokes to somberly address the recent Los Angeles wildfires as well as the divisive political climate.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Russell Leung,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The actor mastered Charles' verbal and physical mannerisms — and played the piano and lip-synced with a fervor few actors have ever mustered.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Friedrich’s mannerisms percolated into pop culture.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Expect plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable speeches as Hollywood's finest take the stage.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The free event will bring together some of Miami’s top comedians, including Paula Barros, Carlos Hernandez, and Kyle Grooms, for a night of belly-aching laughs, tasty craft brews, and that unmatched 305 energy.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Inheriting an existing team with its unique culture, history and quirks.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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David Lynch is probably the easiest to imitate director, with the most distinctive voice and identifiable quirks, outside of maybe Orson Welles.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Grace provides plenty of comic relief as the jittery prisoner who manages to make snarky wisecracks even while on the verge of dying.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, his wisecracks and confessional asides come as a direct address.—
Lisa Kennedy,
The Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While the speech shares many characteristics with a State of the Union address, this presentation is slightly different in nature.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Yale researchers want to speak with Central Floridians affected by 1,4-dioxane The Florida Geological Survey also uncovered an insidious characteristic of this chemical combination: 1,1-DCE inhibits the natural degradation of 1,4-dioxane, allowing its spread.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Quip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quip. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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