quip

• Nom désignant une remarque ou un commentaire spirituel, ingénieux ou sarcastique, souvent lancé rapidement ou spontanément.

A noun referring to a clever, witty, or sarcastic remark or comment, often made in a quick or spontaneous manner.

1. Witty remarkB2informal

   A clever, humorous, or sarcastic comment made quickly.

   Repartie spirituelle

   • She made a clever quip about the weather.
   • His quip about the boss made everyone laugh.
   • The comedian delivered a sharp quip that silenced the room.

   Synonymesbon motcrackgagjestjokeremarksallywisecrackwitticism

• Verbe utilisé pour faire une remarque spirituelle ou pleine d'esprit, souvent de manière spontanée.

A verb used to express a clever or witty remark, often made spontaneously.

1. Make a witty remarkB2informal

   To say something clever, amusing, or sarcastic, often in a quick or spontaneous manner.

   lancer une repartie

   • She quipped that the meeting was as exciting as watching paint dry.
   • He quipped about the terrible weather during the outdoor event.
   • The comedian quipped about the audience's reaction to his joke.

   Synonymesbantercrackjestjokereparteeretortsallywisecrack