Another word for witticism

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Noun

Words or actions intended to excite laughter or amusement

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Another word for witticism

Noun

quibble
To argue or find fault over trivial matters or minor concerns; cavil.
A trivial matter or minor concern raised in arguing or finding fault.
A pun.

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1. To argue or find fault over trivial matters or minor concerns; cavil.
2. A trivial matter or minor concern raised in arguing or finding fault.
3. A pun.
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quirk
A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy:
An unpredictable or unaccountable act or event; a vagary:
A sudden sharp turn or twist:

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1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy:
2. An unpredictable or unaccountable act or event; a vagary:
3. A sudden sharp turn or twist:
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jest
A playful or frivolous mood or manner:
A playful remark; a witticism or joke.
A playful or amusing act; a prank.

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1. A playful or frivolous mood or manner:
2. A playful remark; a witticism or joke.
3. A playful or amusing act; a prank.
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