as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
a whispered wisecrack doubled them over in laughter
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as in to joke
to make jokes
wisecracked to hide his nervousness during the auditions
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Recent Examples of wisecrack
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2024
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
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Chris Pratt was a former sitcom goof transformed into a wisecracking action star through the power of a crash diet.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
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Noun
When the perceptive Moon in your playful 5th house goads incisive Mercury in your intimacy zone, a wisecrack about a personal issue may really offend you.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2024
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
Verb
There’s the sassy, wisecracking insult comic robot knows as the Zingbot.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Chris Pratt was a former sitcom goof transformed into a wisecracking action star through the power of a crash diet.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
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Here’s the joke that crossed the line for Tom Brady during his Netflix roast Tom Brady was a good sport during his Netflix celebrity roast, but did not appreciate Jeff Ross’ joke that referenced Robert Kraft and a massage.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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No boisterous behavior, lots of tension, silly behavior, silly jokes that outsiders would find odd, but insiders understood.Emily Chan, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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The post to Trump's Truth Social came just days after meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the weekend, during which time the incoming president jokingly quipped that Canada could become the 51st state.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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But, of course, the video also includes hilarious blooper-style quips from Maher about her new home.Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cukor provides her with every leeway to make her slinky walk, squeaky voice and astonishing malapropisms count for every possible laugh.THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
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For more holiday laughs, check out Saturday night’s Sábado Gigante Christmas Special sketch, and for a musical fix, don’t miss Hozier’s performance.Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Wisecrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisecrack. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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