Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crack wise

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.16 in modern English

Syllables: crack- -wise
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

""Whenever I commit a crime?" expostulated Paul. "Where do you get that stuff, Ferret?" / "Out of me nut, kiddo. Why don't you stop cracking wise, and go back to the ribbon counter?""
"Reagan displayed his usual aplomb and even cracked wise about his age at a White House banquet."

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

cracks wise (present, singular) cracking wise (participle, present) cracked wise (participle, past) cracked wise (past)

Frequently Paired Words

wiseacre wiseass wisecracker wiseguy

Synonyms

wisecrack

Questions

What does crack wise mean?: To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

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