wit
/wɪt/
verb
- To know or be aware of (archaic; used only in the phrase 'to wit', meaning 'that is to say' or 'namely').
- The contract includes a penalty clause, to wit, a fine for late payment.
- He mentioned his main concern, to wit, the safety of the children.
- The document listed three problems, to wit: lack of funds, poor planning, and bad weather.
noun
- The ability to use words or ideas in a clever, funny, and quick way.
- Her sharp wit made everyone laugh at the party.
- A good sense of wit can help you handle awkward situations.
- The comedian was known for his quick wit and clever remarks.
- A person who is clever and funny, especially in conversation.
- At the dinner table, she proved herself a true wit with her stories.
- Oscar Wilde is remembered as a brilliant wit and playwright.
- He was a famous wit in the literary circles of London.
- Intelligence and understanding; practical sense (often in phrases like 'have the wit to').
- She didn't have the wit to see that he was joking.
- Use your wits and find a way out of this maze.
- He had the wit to bring an umbrella on a cloudy day.
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