wits
/wɪts/
noun
- The ability to think quickly and make clever, funny, or intelligent remarks.
- The comedian's wit was admired by audiences around the world.
- She was known for her sharp wit and could always make the room laugh.
- His quick wit helped him come up with a perfect comeback in seconds.
- A person who is clever and funny, especially in conversation.
- She became known as a wit after her hilarious speech at the awards ceremony.
- At the party, he was the wit everyone wanted to talk to.
- Oscar Wilde was a famous wit of the 19th century.
- One's mental faculties; the ability to think clearly and make good judgments (usually plural: wits).
- Losing his wits in old age was his greatest fear.
- He managed to keep his wits about him during the emergency.
- The puzzle required all her wits to solve.
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