noun / verb
quip
KWIP/kwɪp/
A brief witty remark, or making one.
The notebook contains a clever quip about forgetting an errand.
Etymology
The earlier quippy already meant a smart, sarcastic remark. Its suggested connection with Latin quippe, “indeed” or “of course,” depends on that word’s sarcastic use and remains uncertain.
In context
then he actually talks to himself and makes the quip you owe it to yourself to live a little harry
More examples
- His quick quip breaks the tension in the room.
- “Perfect weather for ducks,” she quips as the rain pours.
- “There goes my modeling career,” he quipped, pointing to his broken nose.
Forms
quip · quips · quipped · quipping