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wisecrack

/ˈwaɪzˌkɹæk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.79 in modern English

Syllables
wise-crack
IPA
/ˈwaɪzˌkɹæk/
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.

verb

To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From wise + crack.

Usage

Inflected Forms

wisecracks (plural) wisecracks (present, singular) wisecracking (participle, present) wisecracked (participle, past) wisecracked (past)

Frequently Paired Words

wiseacre wiseass wisecracker wiseguy

Synonyms

joke crack wise crack sally quip

Questions

How do you pronounce wisecrack?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwaɪzˌkɹæk/.
What does wisecrack mean?
A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.
Where does wisecrack come from?
From wise + crack.

How to pronounce wisecrack

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈwaɪzˌkɹæk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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