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
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
With James Austin Johnson returning as a free-range Trump and Mike Myers reprising his role as Musk hovering near the president like a wisecracking helicopter parent, the show followed the money.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Mar. 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
Ars Video In the movie, Michelle and Cosmo reluctantly join forces with a smuggler named Keats (Chris Pratt) and his wisecracking robot sidekick, Herman (Anthony Mackie).
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
With James Austin Johnson returning as a free-range Trump and Mike Myers reprising his role as Musk hovering near the president like a wisecracking helicopter parent, the show followed the money.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisecrack
Noun
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Meanwhile, Corden, as the event’s emcee, made some uncomfortable jokes about the Dow dropping 2200 points last Friday.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Nwodim’s jokes focused around the food being served at the function and not being able to find a good man.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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Trump has frequently quipped that the US doesn’t need to import items like lumber, cars and oil, claiming that natural resources and manufacturing potential are plentiful enough domestically for America to be self-sufficient.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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At a photo booth, guests grabbed signs with all sorts of corny, apropos quips for a retirement party: Having fun is my new job.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a bit role, Morgan McGhee delivers big laughs with her loopy take as a newscaster.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast co-host was spotted sharing a laugh with his daughter Mia and his niece Savannah Phillips on Christmas at Sandringham in December 2024, joining the royals for church on the holiday.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Wisecrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisecrack. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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