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quipped


Meanings
  • verb

    to speak or say something quickly and wittily, especially in response to a provocation or a challenge

    - "He quipped back with a clever remark."
    - "The comedian quipped about politics during his stand-up routine."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with quipped
nipped , dipped , shipped , slipped
Homonyms
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  1. quipped (en) : equipped


Homophones
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  1. quipped (en) : equipped


Variants
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quip , quipped , quipper , quippers , quipping , quips
Forms
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quips, quippedly, quipping


Etymology
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Originally meant 'to cut' or 'to clip', from Old French quiper, from quipe 'hide, pelt', probably from Latin capere 'to take'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'quip' comes from the Old French word quipe, meaning 'hide' or 'pelt'.

  2. Quipping is a popular form of humor in many cultures around the world.

  3. Some people believe that the ability to quip is a sign of intelligence and quick thinking.


Related Concepts
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  1. wit: A natural ability to make clever and amusing remarks.

  2. humor: The ability of something to amuse or make people laugh.


Culture
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Quipping is a common form of wit and humor, often used in everyday conversation and in various forms of media such as comedy, literature, and film.

How to Memorize "quipped"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone making a quick, witty remark in response to a situation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a comedian telling jokes on stage.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym QUIPPED: Quick, Unique, Insightful, Pithy, Pleasantly Entertaining, Delightful.


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