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Definition of quip

quip

/kwɪp/
Adverb:quippingly
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Plural:quips
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Adjective:quippish
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Past Simple:quipped
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Past Participle:quipped
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Present Participle:quipping
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• noun

1

A witty, clever, or sarcastic remark made on the spur of the moment.

Example

"The host opened the ceremony with a lighthearted quip that immediately put the audience at ease."

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• verb

1

To make a witty, clever, or sarcastic remark.

Example

"When asked about the rainy weather, she quipped that it was a great day to be a duck."

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• Nearby Words

quintuple
quintuplet
quintuplicate
quip
quippy
quirk
quirkily

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the mid-16th century (originally spelled 'quippy'), likely as a shortened and altered form of the Latin 'quippe', meaning 'indeed' or 'forsooth', used ironically in academic debates.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quip. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quip
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