wits wits /ˈwɪts/

noun

1. The basic human power of intelligent thought and perception  ( marbles , wits )
   the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
    He used his wits to get ahead
   he used his wits to get ahead
    I was scared out of my wits
   I was scared out of my wits
    He still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind
   he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind
   

 wit wit /ˈwɪt/

noun

1. () 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.
   
2. () 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
   
3. A witty amusing person who makes jokes  ( card , wit , wag )
   a witty amusing person who makes jokes