quip
gb/kwˈɪp/ us/kwˈɪp/
C1
English
szellemes megjegyzés, csípős megjegyzés, odavet, tréfásan megjegyez
NOUN
C1
1
Usage pattern:
a quip (about [something])
She responded with a quip that made everyone laugh.
Egy szellemes megjegyzéssel válaszolt, amin mindenki nevetett.
His quip about the meeting being 'an email in disguise' went viral.
A megjegyzése arról, hogy az értekezlet „álruhás e-mail”, futótűzként terjedt az interneten.
He’s known for dropping a dry quip at exactly the wrong moment.
Learner examples
He made a funny quip.
Mondott egy vicces, szellemes megjegyzést.
Her quip made the class laugh.
A szellemes megjegyzése megnevettette az osztályt.
Common mistake:
A quip is usually very short; for a long funny story, use joke or anecdote.
Meaning
a witty, often sarcastic remark
Collocations
a witty quip
|a clever quip
|a sharp quip
|a quick quip
|a sarcastic quip
|a dry quip
|a quip about politics
|a quip at [someone]
|laugh at a quip
|trade quips
Synonyms
witticism (Often slightly more formal than quip.)
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wisecrack (More informal and often more sarcastic than quip.)
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one-liner (Emphasizes a single short line, especially in comedy.)
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quip (Neutral term for a brief witty remark.)
Antonyms
serious remark (Not intended to be humorous or witty.)
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earnest comment (Sincere rather than playful or sarcastic.)
Themes
communication
|humor
|social_interaction
Definition
A short, clever joke or comment.
A short, clever remark, often humorous or mildly sarcastic.
VERB
C1
2
odavet
C1
Usage pattern:
quip (that) [clause]; quip to [someone]; quip about [something]
‘At least the coffee is free,’ she quipped as the delay dragged on.
– Legalább a kávé ingyen van – vetette oda, miközben a késés egyre húzódott.
He quipped that he was only there for the snacks.
Odavetette, hogy ő igazából csak a rágcsálnivalóért jött.
When asked about his age, he quipped, ‘Old enough to know better.’
Learner examples
She quipped, “I’m fine.”
Odavetette: „Jól vagyok.”
He quipped that the test was easy.
Tréfásan megjegyezte, hogy a teszt könnyű volt.
Common mistake:
Don’t use quip for normal information or long explanations; it suggests a brief witty comment.
Meaning
say something witty or sarcastic
Collocations
quip that
|quip about the weather
|quip to the reporter
|quip in response
|quip sarcastically
|quip under your breath
|quip at the crowd
|quip during the interview
Synonyms
wisecrack (More informal; often implies cheekiness.)
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joke (More general; not necessarily short or clever.)
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remark (Neutral; does not necessarily imply humor.)
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quip (Specifically a brief witty comment.)
Antonyms
speak seriously (To talk without joking or sarcasm.)
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explain (To give details rather than a quick witty line.)
Themes
communication
|humor
|social_interaction
Definition
To say a short, clever joke or comment.
To say a short, clever remark, often humorous or mildly sarcastic.
Grammar
Dictionary form
quip
IPA
GB/kwˈɪp/
US/kwˈɪp/
Syllables & stress
quip (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (quip)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: quip
- Plural: quips
Verb
- Base: quip
- 3rd Person Singular: quips
- Present Participle: quipping
- Past: quipped
- Past Participle: quipped
Word family
Forms
quips
noun
quipping
verb
quipped
verb
Related words
witty
adjective B2
witticism
noun
Advanced or less common
quippy
adjective
quipster
noun
Expressions
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