quips

NOUN

witty communication, often verbal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banter gag gibe pleasantry pun repartee retort satire wisecrack witticism

STRONG

badinage crack drollery insult jeer jest joke mockery offense riposte sally spoof

WEAK

bon mot

Antonyms

STRONG

flattery praise seriousness

Example Sentences

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“I’m working with one now,” Valentine quips back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"Someone like Ray Reardon would interact with the crowd with jokes and little quips and that can help players to relax," added Henry.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

That institution comes in for specific criticism from Savouri who quips that the IMF acronym would be more accurate were it to represent the Invariably Mistaken Forecaster providing Grossly Distorted Projections.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The Oscars offered an evening of quips from host Conan O’Brien and a muted Timothée Chalamet avoiding barbs from the stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

He patted the chair beside him, beaming all over, happy with his quips.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson