WITTICISM


Meaning of WITTICISM in English

ˈwid.əˌsizəm, -itəˌ- noun

( -s )

Etymology: witty + -cism (as in criticism )

1. archaic : a mean, sarcastic, or contemptible gibe : jeer

2. : a witty saying, sentence, or phrase : a clever of amusing expression : a piece of wit

Synonyms: see joke

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