Definition of quip

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quip    (kwp) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A clever, witty remark often prompted by the occasion.
2. A clever, often sarcastic remark; a gibe. See Synonyms at joke.
3. A petty distinction or objection; a quibble.
4. Something curious or odd.

intr.v.
quipped , quip·ping , quips

To make quips or a quip.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Alteration of obsolete quippy, perhaps from Latin quippe, indeed, from quid, what; see k^wo- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
quippy (Adjective)

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