1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
has his share of the quips that seem to come with a title of nobility
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the crowd laughed aloud at the author's clever quip
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as in to joke
to make jokes
she rolled her eyes at her brother's bragging and quipped, "You're a legend in your own mind, all right"
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Recent Examples of quip
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Others – seemingly those who are non-religious or simply impenetrable by internet theories – quipped at the possibility.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Nicole Kidman’s six-word quip about her divorce from Tom Cruise is going viral after her split from Keith Urban.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Raimi quips, describing the image of McAdams holding the weapon.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Others – seemingly those who are non-religious or simply impenetrable by internet theories – quipped at the possibility.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quip
Noun
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In the weeks leading up to Halloween, Newman continues to share wig tips ahead of partying and trick-or-treating.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Apple and caramel dips Apples are a top-tier fall fruit and a healthy, on-theme choice for trick-or-treaters.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts got in on the joke after his team captured the National League pennant for the fifth time in the past nine years.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Students embraced the joke, and before long, every game began with hundreds of tortillas soaring into the night sky as the whistle blew for kickoff.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both on and off the court, the freshman phenom has the mannerisms of a professional.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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So Bell signed on and promptly began studying Foster’s mannerisms and tacking up images of her various looks to the walls.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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The piece signals transformation, but the spontaneous laugh turns luxury into connection; by the red-gown reveal, the necklace reads less like a trophy and more like a charm that’s worked.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to showrunner and executive producer David Mirkin, these laughs sometimes just serve as a tool to make sure the episodes are the correct length for broadcast.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This trait is due to Virgo’s desire to get along with everyone and keep the drama to a minimum.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jones eventually got into his joking bag, and Bleek took that opportunity to seriously set the record straight one last time.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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And their joking comments about their relationship never help the matter.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An American traveler’s observations about everyday Italian home quirks have gone viral on TikTok.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Friend, 52, paints her canine subjects like classic characters, giving them quirks and expressions that feel instantly familiar to anyone who’s ever loved a pet.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Boys in blue training kits gather in pockets of shade and trade wisecracks.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Nearly every inch of the bar’s narrow interior is plastered with glowing beer logo signs, neon strip lights and posters jeering with bawdy bar jokes and wisecracks.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Quip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quip. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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