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witticism

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/

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Definition of witticism

noun

a witty remark: Maurice roared with laughter at his own witticisms

Origin:

1677: coined by Dryden from witty, on the pattern of criticism

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leporine

/ ˈlɛpərʌɪn

adjective

of or resembling a hare or hares …

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