wisecrack

/ˌwaɪzˈkræk/

Other forms: wisecracks; wisecracking; wisecracked

A wisecrack is a funny joke or a sarcastic remark that makes someone laugh. The class clown is usually famous for their wisecracks.

You can use this informal word as a verb, too: "How can I know when you're serious if you just wisecrack constantly?" Wisecrack first appeared at the start of the 20th century, from a now-uncommon sense of the verb crack, "speak loudly or boastingly," which is also used in the phrase "to crack a joke." It takes more than wisecracks to be a successful comedian, but it's a good start!

Definitions of wisecrack

1. noun

   a witty remark
   synonyms: crack, quip, sally

   type of:

   comment, input, remark

   a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
2. verb

   make a comment, usually ironic
   type of:

   comment, notice, point out, remark

   make or write a comment on