Synonyms of witticism

witticism

noun

ˈwi-tə-ˌsi-zəm 

as in joke

something said or done to cause laughter

a drama critic who is best remembered for his biting witticisms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joke
• laugh
• joking
• wisecrack
• one-liner
• giggle
• jape
• quip
• drollery
• gag
• pleasantry
• funny
• yak
• rib
• boffo
• jest
• waggery
• yuck
• yock
• sally
• humorousness
• scream
• yuk
• prank
• nifty
• josh
• crack
• parody
• humor
• boff
• riot
• comedy
• boffola
• buffoonery
• funning
• raillery
• antic
• facetiousness
• wisecracking
• banter
• leg-pull
• persiflage
• trick
• caper
• riff
• repartee
• lampoon
• drollness
• knee-slapper
• burlesque
• wordplay
• practical joke
• panic
• mock
• wit
• funniness
• caricature
• kidding
• mockery
• hilariousness
• put-on
• thigh-slapper
• monkeyshine(s)

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of witticism

For many of us who had savored Smith’s priceless delivery of the driest witticisms and most delicious bon mots for years, the wider 21st century discovery of her formidable screen persona via those characters brought satisfaction that the youngsters had finally caught up. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024

Even our business meetings are frequently interrupted with witticisms. —Maya Porter Faith Matters, arkansasonline.com, 14 Sep. 2024

And so is our bingo card, with all of your favorite wisecracks, witticisms and what-the-hecks. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024

Trump is far less certain about Harris, a former prosecutor with a penchant for both quirky personal anecdotes and witticisms and aggressive, receipts-heavy questioning. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 July 2024