Wisecrack Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwaɪzˌkɹæk

WYZE-krak

UK

wˈaɪskɹæk

WYZE-krak

التعريف

A smart or funny remark, often meaning to be humorous, sarcastic, or teasing.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal, often used for quick, witty comments in conversation. Can be playful or mildly annoying, depending on context. Common with 'make a wisecrack' or 'crack a wisecrack'. Not usually used for harsh insults.

• Spanish: broma - comentario sarcástico
• Portuguese (BR): piada espirituosa - comentário sarcástico
• Portuguese (PT): piada espirituosa - comentário sarcástico
• Chinese (Simplified): 俏皮话 - 讽刺话
• Chinese (Traditional): 俏皮話 - 諷刺話
• Hindi: चुटकुला - ताना
• Arabic: نكتة ساخرة - تعليق ساخر
• Bengali: মজার মন্তব্য - হেঁয়ালি মন্তব্য
• Russian: остроумная шутка - колкость
• Japanese: 気の利いた冗談 - からかいの一言
• Vietnamese: lời đùa dí dỏm - câu nói châm biếm
• Korean: 재치 있는 농담 - 익살스러운 말
• Turkish: nükteli laf - espirili söz
• Urdu: فقرہ - مزاحیہ جملہ
• Indonesian: lelucon cerdas - komentar jenaka

جمل نموذجية

He told a wisecrack during dinner.

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The teacher laughed at Tom’s wisecrack.

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Some people enjoy making a wisecrack every chance they get.

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Stop with the wisecracks and be serious for a minute.

natural

She always has a wisecrack ready when things get awkward.

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His wisecrack about the boss nearly got him in trouble.

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