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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2
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
Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 June 2025
Tammy Bruce made the quip during an appearance last month on the Israeli TV show i24 News.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Musk quipped in a briefing to a small group of reporters last month, when asked who will fill his avoid.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 31 May 2025
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Noun
Auctioneers offered dry quips in their light mocking of the clientele.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 June 2025
Tammy Bruce made the quip during an appearance last month on the Israeli TV show i24 News.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Verb
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran first baseman had begun to understand the value of an off day as he’s dealt with discomfort in his ankle this season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Musk quipped in a briefing to a small group of reporters last month, when asked who will fill his avoid.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quip
Noun
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One trick to capture slugs is to lay a board down next to a row crop and check the underside in the morning to gather the slugs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Truth is, finding universal tips and tricks for keeping your cortisol levels stable first thing in the morning and when leaving the house is tough.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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And beyond the viral jokes littering Palmer’s comments are thousands of seemingly serious comments calling her video just an example of how leaning into feminine roles can be self care.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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The jokes about alligators attacking immigrants while in detention have been casually tossed around by President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis and conservative and far-right influencers.—
Raisa Habersham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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His appearance and mannerisms remain constant over the decades, while historical events—the Prague Spring, the Vietnam War—sweep on.—
Rav Grewal-Kök
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Thames was a great choice for Hiccup, capturing the original character’s mannerisms and voice perfectly, though perhaps – as my daughter noted – with a little less squeakiness.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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During the day out, the two took a dip in the pool and appeared to share laughs throughout the day.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The two had several tough plays against one another, and shared plenty of laughs on the court.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This method allowed scientists to precisely manipulate traits like shape, color, and pattern — something impossible to do with living specimens.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
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Each area high school is known for its particular geography, academic or sports reputation, quirks and traditions.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In a quirk of history, Lacoste is also the site of the Chateau of the Marquis de Sade.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Interspersing themes of kindness, envy, listening and respect with wisecracks and his trademark deadpan humor, actor and comedian Steve Carell helped inspire, and amuse, Northwestern University’s Class of 2025 as their commencement speaker Sunday.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The bit was posting archival photos from Gen X’s formative years, together with wisecracks about how life was better/tougher/cooler/randier back then.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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There are nearly 50 species of pine trees native to North America with diverse characteristics and growing preferences.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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That’s why researchers have spent decades trying to use genetics and behavioral characteristics to divide the spectrum into meaningful subtypes.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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“Quip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quip. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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