QUIPS Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word quips. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for QUIPS
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banter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • light teasing repartee verb • be silly or tease one another | ||||||||
jests | verbv | |||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||||
jokes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • a triviality not to be taken seriously verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||||
puns | nounn | |||||||
noun • a humorous play on words verb • make a play on words | ||||||||
quibbles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections verb • evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections • argue over petty things | ||||||||
retorts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat verb • answer back | ||||||||
sallies | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • witty remark • a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position • a venture off the beaten path | ||||||||
wisecracks | nounn | |||||||
noun • witty remark verb • make a comment, usually ironic | ||||||||
witticisms | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter | ||||||||
epigram | nounn | |||||||
noun • a witty saying | ||||||||
gag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb • prevent from speaking out • be too tight; rub or press • tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them • make jokes or quips • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake • cause to retch or choke • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||||
sally | nounn | |||||||
noun • witty remark • a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position • a venture off the beaten path | ||||||||
wisecrack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • witty remark verb • make a comment, usually ironic |