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
Robert Daniels, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Eager to prove herself after a traumatic incident with a former witness, Madolyn vows to execute her responsibilities by the book, regardless of Winston’s nonstop stream of disruptive wisecracks.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
In last year’s Super Bowl, Bud Light introduced the wisecracking Bud Light Genie, who met up with Malone and Manning in a third-quarter Super Bowl spot.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Few contemporary action stars can deliver his brand of ruthless destruction and savage wisecracks.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Eager to prove herself after a traumatic incident with a former witness, Madolyn vows to execute her responsibilities by the book, regardless of Winston’s nonstop stream of disruptive wisecracks.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
After a roll call where each reveals their imminent reprisal of fan-favorite Dimension 20 characters — including a Staten Island divorcee, a wisecracking pizza rat, and a drug dealer still coping from a breakup — the game begins.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
In last year’s Super Bowl, Bud Light introduced the wisecracking Bud Light Genie, who met up with Malone and Manning in a third-quarter Super Bowl spot.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisecrack
Noun
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The joke being: Champagnes are sparkling wines that come only from the Champagne region of France.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The joke sparked a furious backlash within Shinde’s Hindu supremacist Shiv Sena political party.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The pair trade quips about whether Visentin is going to have to pick up his co-star every day.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Brenden Aaronson ended a run of 15 matches without an assist by setting up QPR’s opener, Farke quipped post-match.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The duchess gave an exaggerated shrug before stifling a laugh.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The friendly exes were spotted sharing a laugh at a paintball party for their youngest child on March 2 to celebrate Samuel becoming a teenager, as seen in photos shared by Page Six.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Wisecrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisecrack. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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