Associations to the word «Quip»

Wiktionary

QUIP, noun. A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.
QUIP, verb. (intransitive) To make a quip.
QUIP, verb. (transitive) To taunt; to treat with quips.

Dictionary definition

QUIP, noun. A witty saying.
QUIP, noun. Witty remark.
QUIP, verb. Make jokes or quips; "The students were gagging during dinner".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley