"witticism" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

associated with:
- couth - (used facetiously) refinement
- couth - (used facetiously) refined and well-mannered
domain member usage:
- libation - (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
- roaster - a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment)
is a type of: content, message, subject matter, substance - what a communication that is about something is about
subtypes:
- jeu d'esprit - a witty comment or writing
- bon mot, mot - a clever remark
- esprit de l'escalier - a witty remark that occurs to you too late
- bite, pungency - wit having a sharp and caustic quality
- caustic remark, irony, sarcasm, satire - witty language used to convey insults or scorn
- repartee - adroitness and cleverness in reply
- gag, jape, jest, joke, laugh - a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
- caricature, imitation, impersonation - a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
- cartoon, sketch - a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
- fun, play, sport - verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
- ribaldry - ribald humor
- topper - an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before
same as: humor, humour, wit, wittiness