English Explanatory Dictionary

wisecrack

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.
verb
  1. To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

Pronunciation

/ˈwaɪzˌkɹæk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wisecrack.wav

Word forms

wisecrack wisecracks wisecracking wisecracked

Etymology

From wise + crack.

Synonyms

joke crack wise

Related words

wiseacre wiseass wisecracker wiseguy
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