Squib and Witticism

Squib

Squib noun - Firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise.

Witticism and squib are semantically related. in satire topic. In some cases you can use "Witticism" instead a noun "Squib", when it comes to topics like ridicule intended to expose truth, nice remark.

Witticism

Witticism noun - Something said or done to cause laughter.
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Synonyms for Witticism

Squib and witticism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Squib" instead a noun "Witticism".

Nearby Word: witty
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