Synonyms of witticism

witticism

noun

ˈwi-tə-ˌsi-zəm 

as in joke

something said or done to cause laughter

a drama critic who is best remembered for his biting witticisms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joke
• laugh
• joking
• wisecrack
• one-liner
• giggle
• jape
• quip
• drollery
• gag
• pleasantry
• funny
• yak
• rib
• boffo
• jest
• waggery
• yuck
• yock
• sally
• humorousness
• scream
• yuk
• prank
• nifty
• josh
• crack
• parody
• humor
• boff
• riot
• comedy
• boffola
• buffoonery
• funning
• raillery
• antic
• facetiousness
• wisecracking
• banter
• leg-pull
• persiflage
• trick
• caper
• riff
• repartee
• lampoon
• drollness
• knee-slapper
• burlesque
• wordplay
• practical joke
• panic
• mock
• wit
• funniness
• caricature
• kidding
• mockery
• hilariousness
• put-on
• thigh-slapper
• monkeyshine(s)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of witticism

Early Turning Point memes read as though the organization had hired a Popsicle-stick-joke writer to make bland, conservative-minded witticisms. —Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024

Playing Jimmy, McKellen gets to unleash some truly withering witticisms. —Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024

For many of us who had savored Smith’s priceless delivery of the driest witticisms and most delicious bon mots for years, the wider 21st century discovery of her formidable screen persona via those characters brought satisfaction that the youngsters had finally caught up. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024

Even our business meetings are frequently interrupted with witticisms. —Maya Porter Faith Matters, arkansasonline.com, 14 Sep. 2024