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Definition of witticism

witticism

/ˈwɪt.əˌsɪz.əm/
wit · ti · cism
Adverb:wittily
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Plural:witticisms
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Adjective:witty
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witticism Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A witty, clever, or amusing remark or quip.

Example

"The keynote speaker began her presentation with a timely witticism that immediately put the audience at ease."

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• Rhymes for witticism

• Nearby Words

witnesser
wits
witted
witticism
wittily
wittiness
witting

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century by the English poet John Dryden, who blended 'witty' with the suffix '-cism' on the model of 'criticism'.

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