Definition

A person who makes clever or witty remarks, often in a humorous way.

Example

The quipper entertained the crowd with his quick jokes and funny comments.

Conversation

I met this really funny guy at the party last night.

Oh really? Was he a quipper?

Definitely! He had everyone laughing with his jokes.

Sounds like a great time — I love a good quipper!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quipper originates from the Middle English 'quippen', meaning to make a witty remark or to jest. The word is derived from the Old English 'cwipian', meaning to talk or to speak. Thus, a quipper is someone who makes clever or witty remarks.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'talks' or 'speaks' cleverly — that's what a quipper does, making witty remarks.

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