wit
wit /ˈwɪt/
noun
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()
A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
(
humour
[Canadian, British] , witticism
, wittiness
, humor
[American] , wit
)
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
The stand-up comedian entertained the audience with his witty humor.
The stand-up comedian entertained the audience with his witty humor.
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Mental ability
(
brainpower
, learning ability
, mental capacity
, brain
, mentality
, wit
, smarts
[Informal, N. American, Australian] )
mental ability
He's got plenty of brains but no common sense
he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
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A witty amusing person who makes jokes
(
card
, wit
, wag
)
a witty amusing person who makes jokes