Wisecrack: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Wisecrack noun. A clever, cheeky or flippant remark.
How to say it
WIZE-krak/ˈwʌɪzkrak/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (WIZE). Forms: wisecracks.
Wisecrack in a sentence
He couldn't resist a wisecrack about the boss's new hat.
The detective's wisecracks keep the novel moving between murders.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- quip
- one-liner
- gag
- witticism
Where wisecrack comes from
Early 20th-century American slang, from wise and crack, a smart remark.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The detective's _____ keep the novel moving between murders.
- spoof
- spoonerism
- wisecrack
Show the answer
wisecrack: The detective's wisecracks keep the novel moving between murders.