# quip

/ˈkwɪp/ (US) · /kwˈɪp/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/quip
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

a short, clever and funny remark. You say it quickly in conversation to make people laugh or think.

For teachers: a concise, witty remark or observation, typically delivered spontaneously in conversation or writing.

## Examples

- She makes a quick quip about the cold coffee.
- During the meeting, he lightens the mood with a quip about the broken printer.
- The columnist closes her review with a dry quip that softens the criticism while making her main point unforgettable.

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