witticism
a witty remark or sentence.
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How to use witticism in a sentence
He was known and loved for his short witticisms and hoped to be remembered for his sense of humor and for being a cybernaut news-bringer and an encourager of others.
He was also the victim of a particularly odious witticism while living here.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. HarperEnchanted at what he thought a witticism, he cut short further dry talk.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasThe use of the prescribed address "ma'mselle" was evidently regarded as a witticism, for shouts of laughter filled the place.
The False Chevalier | William Douw LighthallEven every witty tale and mere witticism teaches something useful.
It was a more or less pointless witticism, but it had a humorous quotable flavor, and it made Evans mad.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete | Albert Bigelow Paine
British Dictionary definitions for witticism
/ (ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm) /
a clever or witty remark
Origin of witticism
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