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quip Synonyms

Another word for quip

Choosing another word for quip depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
witticism
jest
wisecrack
Strong
bon mot
one-liner
sally
crack
jibe
pun
Weak
barbed remark

• verb (Context 2)

To make a witty, clever, or sarcastic remark.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
joke
jest
wisecrack
Strong
banter
repartee
Weak
tease

Opposites of quip

The opposite of quip shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

platitude
truism
See all opposites of quip

• Nearby Words

quintuple
quintuplet
quintuplicate
quip
quippy
quirk
quirkily

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quip. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quip
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