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wisecrack Meaning & Definition

/ˈwaɪzˌkɹæk/

What Does Wisecrack Mean?

Wisecrack is a noun that means A witty or sarcastic comment or quip. As a verb, it means To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

Word Facts for Wisecrack

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈwaɪzˌkɹæk/
Synonymscrack, quip and sally
Pluralwisecracks
Verb formswisecracks, wisecracking, wisecracked

Wisecrack Definition (Noun)

  1. A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.

Wisecrack as a Verb

  1. To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

Synonyms of Wisecrack

Wisecrack synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

wisecrack (plural wisecracks)

wisecrack (third-person singular simple present wisecracks, present participle wisecracking, simple past and past participle wisecracked)

Words That Rhyme With Wisecrack

Origin of Wisecrack

From wise +‎ crack.

Questions People Ask About Wisecrack

Is wisecrack a noun or a verb?

Wisecrack is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for wisecrack?

Words with a similar meaning to wisecrack include crack, quip and sally. See the full list of wisecrack synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of wisecrack?

The plural of wisecrack is wisecracks.

What is the past tense of wisecrack?

The past tense of wisecrack is wisecracked. The present participle is wisecracking.

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