adjective
witty
WIH-tee
adjective
1
Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.
"His witty comeback had the whole room laughing."
"She's known for her witty and sharp sense of humor."
How to Use Witty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClever and quick with amusing remarks.
Common pairings
a witty remark
witty banter
witty and sharp
Word Forms
wittier comparative, Wittys plural, wittiest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English wittig, meaning clever or wise, built from wit plus the adjective ending -y.