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witticism(dictionary)

witticism (iou)



witticism noun. L17.
[Irreg. from WITTY + -ISM, coined by Dryden after criticism.]
A wittily amusing remark; a sparklingly clever joke. Formerly also, a feeble attempt at wit; a jeer.
Premiere Webb..caricatures Lydecker expertly, delivering empty witticisms with arrogantly perfect timing.
witticize verb intrans. (rare) utter witticisms E18.