Definition

1. Noun:

   • A clever, witty, and often ironic or sarcastic remark made to be amusing. A wisecrack is typically a quick, sharp comment intended to be funny, sometimes at someone else's expense.

2. Verb:

   • To make a witty, clever, or ironic remark. The action of delivering a wisecrack.

Usage

• As a Noun: Used to describe the witty remark itself.
• As a Verb: Used to describe the act of making such a remark. It is often followed by a direct quote or used intransitively.

Examples

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Advanced Usage

• "to crack wise": An informal phrasal verb meaning to make wisecracks.

Variants and Related Words

• Wisecracker (n): A person who frequently makes wisecracks.

Synonyms

• Quip: A clever, witty remark.
• Gibe/Jibe: A taunting or sarcastic remark.
• Joke: A thing said to provoke laughter.

Related Phrases

• One-liner: A short joke or witty remark, similar to a wisecrack.

Noun

1. witty remark

Verb

1. make a comment, usually ironic