wit
n. C / U C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈwɪt// UK //wˈɪt// wit
n. the ability to use words in a clever and funny way. A person with this quality can make people laugh by thinking of smart things to say very quickly.
n. the capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; specifically, the ability to express ideas in a clever, humorous, and often sharp manner.
She is famous for her quick wit and funny stories.
The talk show host relied on his sharp wit to keep the conversation lively even when his guests were quiet.
The playwright was celebrated for a dry, biting wit that exposed the hypocrisies of high society through perfectly timed dialogue and subtle wordplay.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general quality of being clever; countable when referring to a person who possesses that quality.