1. witticism

noun. A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter.
Synonyms
mot ribaldry jape wit wittiness esprit de l'escalier laugh satire caricature cartoon message content bite topper repartee gag joke subject matter play jeu d'esprit sport bon mot sketch fun humour irony impersonation humor jest substance imitation sarcasm caustic remark pungency
Antonyms
stupidity cry unsarcastic sarcastic disapproval
Etymology
witticism (English)
-icism (English)
wit (English)
witan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
wite (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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