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witticism (s) (noun), witticisms (pl)
1. A comment or statement which has the power to cause laughter: John Dryden, an English playwright, introduced the term witticism in the 17th century to depict a smart joke, pun, or jest containing a bit of irony or sharpness as well.
2. Clever or funny remarks: Mathew has a newspaper that often has witticisms to entertain its readers.
3. Etymology: from Old English wittig, "clever, wise, sagacious."
A clever remark or comment.
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