n. | 1. | A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort; a gibe. |
2. | A short humorous or witty comment or observation, usually spontaneously formed in response to a prior comment. | |
v. t. | 1. | To taunt; to treat with quips. |
v. i. | 1. | To scoff; to use taunts. |
Noun | 1. | quip - a witty saying Synonyms: epigram |
2. | quip - witty remark | |
Verb | 1. | quip - make jokes or quips; "The students were gagging during dinner" Synonyms: gag |