Antonyms for quips

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kwip

Phonetic Transcription : kwɪp

Definition of quips

Origin : 1530s, variant of quippy in same sense (1510s), perhaps from Latin quippe "indeed, of course, as you see, naturally, obviously" (used sarcastically), from quid "what" (neuter of pronoun quis "who;" see who), and cf. quibble (n.)) + emphatic particle -pe.

noun witty communication, often verbal

Example sentences :

I cannot suppose that Sir Galahad found any delight in the quips of fools.
Extract from : « Gossamer » by George A. Birmingham

But it is impossible to enter fully on the subject of Fuller's quips.
Extract from : « A History of English Literature » by George Saintsbury

No; there were no smiles on his lips, no quips and cranks on his tongue.
Extract from : « The Son of Monte Christo » by Jules Lermina

And they were soon between bottle and stopper, and quips a-coursing.
Extract from : « Richard Carvel, Complete » by Winston Churchill

Quips and taunts upon Carr, on the same authority, are imputed to Ralegh.
Extract from : « Sir Walter Ralegh » by William Stebbing

There was laughter, talking, quips and jibes, but over all there was the spirit of gaiety.
Extract from : « For the Honor of Randall » by Lester Chadwick

Nine men out of ten who pass are indulging in quips and catches.
Extract from : « The Glory of The Coming » by Irvin S. Cobb

Of such are the quips and the quiddities with which the piece abounds.
Extract from : « A Book of Burlesque » by Willam Davenport Adams

He was merry, and full of quips and jests; she was reserved and melancholy.
Extract from : « Famous Affinities of History, Vol 1-4, Complete » by Lyndon Orr

For the rest, the quips and quiddities are in intentional disorder.
Extract from : « Quips and Quiddities » by William Davenport Adams

Synonyms for quips

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