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- [kwip]
- /kwɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwip]
- /kwɪp/
Definitions of quipped word
- noun quipped a clever or witty remark or comment. 1
- noun quipped a sharp, sarcastic remark; a cutting jest. 1
- noun quipped a quibble. 1
- noun quipped an odd or fantastic action or thing. 1
- verb without object quipped to utter quips. 1
- noun quipped Simple past tense and past participle of quip. 1
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Origin of quipped
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; back formation from quippy quip < Latin quippe indeed
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Parts of speech for Quipped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quipped popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
quipped usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quipped
noun quipped
- joked — Simple past tense and past participle of joke.
- jibed — to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
- retorted — to sterilize food after it is sealed in a container, by steam or other heating methods.
- bantered — Simple past tense and past participle of banter.
- gagged — to introduce usually comic interpolations into (a script, an actor's part, or the like) (usually followed by up).
Antonyms for quipped
noun quipped
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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