How to Pronounce "quip about"
expression
ˈkwɪp/ /əˈbaʊt
KWIP uh-BOWT
kwˈɪp/ /ɐbˈaʊt
kwIP uh-BOWT
Definition
To make a clever or witty remark about someone or something, often in a light-hearted or humorous way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪp/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
kwˈɪp/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIP uh-BOWT
UK
kwIP uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
He likes to quip about his cooking mistakes.
She quipped about the long meeting during the break.
They quip about the weather whenever it rains.
He always finds a way to quip about the boss without getting in trouble.