1
as in tricks
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 jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
the crowd laughed aloud at the author's clever quip
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as in wisecracks
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 quips
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Ronan, 30, quips with a hearty laugh.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Matt quips, promoting laughter from the studio audience.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Ronan, 30, quips with a hearty laugh.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quips
Noun
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According to Schrader, the key to Leonard Fife was simply stripping away all of Gere’s own mannerisms and affectations.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the two women are friends, so Robbie would be able to study Swift’s mannerisms up close.Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing these traits helps teams navigate challenges, fostering balance and accountability in leadership dynamics.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The show is a uniquely hilarious take on a collision of a riches to rags story and the familiarity of light crime and investigation infused with humour and local New Zealand quirks, all brought to life by the razor-sharp minds of comedy duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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What’s most impressive about the sketch is Mescal’s ability to fit in with the cast mates and play off their quirks, proving his comic timing as adept as his emotional vulnerability.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Quips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quips. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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