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Definition of Witticism
1. Noun. A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter.
Exact synonyms: Humor, Humour, Wit, Wittiness
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Jeu D'esprit, Bon Mot, Mot, Esprit De L'escalier, Bite, Pungency, Caustic Remark, Irony, Sarcasm, Satire, Repartee, Gag, Jape, Jest, Joke, Laugh, Caricature, Imitation, Impersonation, Cartoon, Sketch, Fun, Play, Sport, Ribaldry, Topper
Examples of language type: Libation, Roaster
Derivative terms: Humorist, Humorous, Humourist, Humourous, Witty, Witty
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Jeu D'esprit, Bon Mot, Mot, Esprit De L'escalier, Bite, Pungency, Caustic Remark, Irony, Sarcasm, Satire, Repartee, Gag, Jape, Jest, Joke, Laugh, Caricature, Imitation, Impersonation, Cartoon, Sketch, Fun, Play, Sport, Ribaldry, Topper
Examples of language type: Libation, Roaster
Derivative terms: Humorist, Humorous, Humourist, Humourous, Witty, Witty
Definition of Witticism
1. n. A witty saying; a sentence or phrase which is affectedly witty; an attempt at wit; a conceit.
2. n. A witty saying; a sentence or phrase which is affectedly witty; an attempt at wit; a conceit.
Definition of Witticism
1. Noun. a witty remark ¹
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Definition of Witticism
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