wisecrack
pronunciation
How to pronounce wisecrack in British English: UK [ˈwaɪzkræk]
How to pronounce wisecrack in American English: US [ˈwaɪzˌkræk]
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- Noun:
- witty remark
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- 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 ?