Witticism and Wit

Witticism

Witticism noun - Something said or done to cause laughter.
Usage example: a drama critic who is best remembered for his biting witticisms
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Synonyms for Witticism

Wit is a synonym for witticism in character trait topic. In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Witticism", when it comes to topics like language, satire. popular alternative

Nearby Word: witty

Wit

Wit noun - A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter.

Witticism is a synonym for wit in character trait topic. You can use "Witticism" instead a noun "Wit", if it concerns topics such as language, satire. popular alternative

Nearby Words: witty, witling
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