wisecrack
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Wisecrack — is a 2005 stand up comedy series from the LGBT television network Logo. The show was taped at the West Hollywood, California gay club The Abbey. The six episode series features performances by openly gay and lesbian comedians Page Hurwitz, Alec… … Wikipedia
wisecrack — ☆ wisecrack [wīz′krak΄ ] n. Slang a flippant or facetious remark, often a gibe or retort vi. Slang to make a wisecrack or wisecracks vt. Slang to say as a wisecrack wisecracker n … English World dictionary
wisecrack — informal ► NOUN ▪ a witty remark or joke. ► VERB ▪ make a wisecrack. DERIVATIVES wisecracker noun … English terms dictionary
wisecrack — n crack, gag, *joke, jest, jape, quip, witticism … New Dictionary of Synonyms
wisecrack — [n] joke antic, caper, clowning, dig, escapade, farce, frolic, gag, lark, laugh, mischief, monkeyshine*, one liner*, parody, prank, put on, quip, remark, retort, rib, shenanigan*, smart crack*, stunt, trick, witticism, yarn, zinger*; concept 273 … New thesaurus
wisecrack — UK [ˈwaɪzˌkræk] / US noun [countable] Word forms wisecrack : singular wisecrack plural wisecracks a joke or clever remark that upsets or annoys you Derived word: wisecrack UK / US verb intransitive Word forms wisecrack : present tense… … English dictionary
wisecrack — I n. flippant remark 1) to make a wisecrack 2) a wisecrack about II v. (colloq.) (L) ( to remark flippantly ) she wisecracked that she could earn more money at home * * * [ waɪzkræk] (colloq.) (L) ( to remark flippantly ) she wisecracked that she … Combinatory dictionary
wisecrack — wise•crack [[t]ˈwaɪzˌkræk[/t]] n. 1) inf a smart or facetious remark 2) inf to make a wisecrack 3) inf to say as a wisecrack • Etymology: 1910–15, amer. wise′crack er, n … From formal English to slang
wisecrack — I. noun Date: 1924 a clever or sarcastic remark II. intransitive verb Date: 1924 to make a wisecrack • wisecracker noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
wisecrack — wisecracker, n. /wuyz krak /, Informal. n. 1. a smart or facetious remark. v.i. 2. to make wisecracks. v.t. 3. to say as a wisecrack. [1910 15, Amer.; WISE1 + CRACK] Syn. 1. jest, witticism, quip. * * * … Universalium
