as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
a whispered wisecrack doubled them over in laughter
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as in to joke
to make jokes
wisecracked to hide his nervousness during the auditions
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Recent Examples of wisecrack
Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
That Cena and Awkwafina are able to go through their ultra-violent paces while simultaneously delivering a steady stream of wisecracks and one-liners is one of the film’s chief pleasures.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
Roz has been programmed to complete tasks determined by its owner, only there is no owner here, only survival and wisecracking cliques among the various species.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And so is our bingo card, with all of your favorite wisecracks, witticisms and what-the-hecks.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
That Cena and Awkwafina are able to go through their ultra-violent paces while simultaneously delivering a steady stream of wisecracks and one-liners is one of the film’s chief pleasures.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
Verb
Central to the narrative is the wry, wisecracking detective, Andrew Yancy, played by Vince Vaughn.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
Roz has been programmed to complete tasks determined by its owner, only there is no owner here, only survival and wisecracking cliques among the various species.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisecrack
Noun
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Like many classic Spongebob jokes, the scene became a meme, often referenced and recreated online.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mulaney did a classic couch set on The Tonight Show (perhaps the most classic venue for a couch set) with new jokes about his son, his son’s emerging rockabilly tendencies, and his son’s hatred for Steely Dan.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The post to Trump's Truth Social came just days after meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the weekend, during which time the incoming president jokingly quipped that Canada could become the 51st state.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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But, of course, the video also includes hilarious blooper-style quips from Maher about her new home.Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Many rival fans have had a good laugh at Tottenham and their wildly fluctuating results this season.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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After 25 years in business, Vanessa von Bismarck and Carrie Phillips have had their share of successes, laughs and struggles.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Wisecrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisecrack. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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