wisecrack

1 of 2

noun

wise·​crack ˈwīz-ˌkrak 

: a clever or sarcastic remark

wisecrack

2 of 2

verb

wisecracked; wisecracking; wisecracks

intransitive verb

: to make a wisecrack

wisecracker noun

Synonyms

Noun

• boff
• boffo
• boffola
• crack
• drollery
• funny
• gag
• giggle [chiefly British]
• jape
• jest
• joke
• josh
• laugh
• nifty
• one-liner
• pleasantry
• quip
• rib
• sally
• waggery
• witticism
• yuk [slang]
• yuck
• yak
• yock

Verb

• banter
• chaff
• fool
• fun
• gag
• jape
• jest
• jive
• joke
• jolly
• josh
• kid
• quip
• yuk [slang]
• yuck

Examples of wisecrack in a Sentence

Noun

Someone in the theater was making wisecracks during the entire movie.

a whispered wisecrack doubled them over in laughter

Verb

wisecracked to hide his nervousness during the auditions

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Every time Vice-President Kamala Harris puts her foot in her mouth or the right wing clutches their pearls is an opportunity for a wisecrack that hits as hard as an elbow to the face. —Nic Juarez, Vulture, 21 June 2024

But, despite the wisecrack (and Mann’s affinity for the Italian label), Armani didn’t enter the scene until season three, when Mann hired Oscar-winning costume designer Milena Canonero (who worked in collaboration with Richard Shissler) and introduced a divisive darker palette — and storylines. —Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2024

Verb

Roz has been programmed to complete tasks determined by its owner, only there is no owner here, only survival and wisecracking cliques among the various species. —Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024

Deadpool), the loudmouthed, wisecracking mercenary with a heart of … well, maybe not gold. —Barry Levitt, Vulture, 25 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1924, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

wisecrack

noun

wise·​crack

ˈwīz-ˌkrak

: a clever, smart, or joking remark

wisecrack verb

wisecracker noun