wisecrack

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    witty remark
  • Verb:
    make a comment, usually ironic

Word Origin

wisecrack (n.)
1906, American English, from wise (adj.) + crack in the "boast" sense (see cracker (n.2)). As a verb from 1915. Related: Wisecracking.

Example

1. He made a wisecrack about my ability .
2. You have a smart little wisecrack for everything , don 't you ?

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