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wisecrack
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wise·crack  (wzkrk) Slang
n.
A flippant, typically sardonic remark or retort. See Synonyms at joke.
intr.v. wise·cracked, wise·crack·ing, wise·cracks
To make or utter a wisecrack.

wisecracker n.

wisecrack Informal
Noun
a clever, amusing, sometimes unkind, remark
Verb
to make such remarks
wisecracking adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wisecrack - witty remark
comment, remark, input - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"
Verb1.wisecrack - make a comment, usually ironic
comment, point out, remark, notice - make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague"

wisecrack
noun joke, sally, gag (informal) quip, jibe, barb, jest, witticism, smart remark, pithy remark, sardonic remark
Translations

wisecrack [ˈwaɪzkræk] nbroma
wisecrack [ˈwaɪzkræk] nsarcasme m
wisecrack [ˈwaɪzkræk] wise nWitzelei f
wisecrack [ˈwaɪzkræk] nbattuta spiritosa


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