witty (ˈwɪti)

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🔊 ˈwɪti

Meaning

Meaning: clever and amusing

Able to say clever and funny things.

Examples

🗣 Her witty remarks made everyone laugh.

Etymology

From ‘wit’, from Old English ‘witt’ meaning ‘understanding’, plus ‘-y’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes quick, clever humour.

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Tags: character, positive

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