witticism
noun/ˈwɪtɪsɪzəm/
/ˈwɪtɪsɪzəm/
Word Family
- wit noun
- witty adjective
- witticism noun
- outwit verb
- a clever and humorous comment
- He was roaring with laughter at his own witticism.
- This witticism reduced both of them to helpless laughter.
Word Origin1677: coined by Dryden from witty, on the pattern of criticism.Want to learn more?
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