quip
/kwɪp/
noun
- A clever, witty, or funny remark, often made quickly.
- The comedian's quip was so sharp that the audience burst into applause.
- She made a clever quip about the weather that made everyone laugh.
- His quip about the meeting being a waste of time earned him a few chuckles.
verb
- To make a clever, witty, or funny remark.
- She quipped about her cooking skills when the cake came out lopsided.
- He quipped that the only thing longer than the lecture was the line for coffee.
- The teacher quipped that the homework was due yesterday, causing the class to groan.