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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwip]
- /kwɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwip]
- /kwɪp/
Definitions of quipping word
- noun quipping a clever or witty remark or comment. 1
- noun quipping a sharp, sarcastic remark; a cutting jest. 1
- noun quipping a quibble. 1
- noun quipping an odd or fantastic action or thing. 1
- verb without object quipping to utter quips. 1
- noun quipping Present participle of quip. 1
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Origin of quipping
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 Quipping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quipping 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
quipping usage trend in Literature
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