Wisecracker

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪzˌkrækər/

Definitions of wisecracker

noun a person who makes clever or sarcastic remarks in a humorous way

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a wisecracker and always makes me laugh.

A2 The wisecracker in the group always has a witty comeback.

B1 The wisecracker at work lightens the mood during stressful times.

B2 The wisecracker entertained the crowd with their clever jokes.

C1 The wisecracker's sharp wit kept everyone entertained throughout the evening.

C2 The wisecracker's humor was both intelligent and quick-witted, leaving everyone in stitches.

Examples of wisecracker in a Sentence

formal The wisecracker at the party entertained everyone with his clever jokes.

informal I love hanging out with that wisecracker, he always has me laughing.

slang The wisecracker never fails to crack me up with his witty remarks.

figurative She may come across as serious, but deep down she's a real wisecracker.

Grammatical Forms of wisecracker

• past tense: wisecracked
• plural: wisecrackers
• comparative: more wisecracking
• superlative: most wisecracking
• present tense: wisecracks
• future tense: will wisecrack
• perfect tense: has wisecracked
• continuous tense: is wisecracking
• singular: wisecracker
• positive degree: wisecracker
• infinitive: to wisecrack
• gerund: wisecracking
• participle: wisecracked

Origin and Evolution of wisecracker

First Known Use: 1926 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'wisecracker' originated from the combination of 'wise' meaning clever or intelligent, and 'cracker' meaning a person who makes jokes or witty remarks.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who makes clever or sarcastic remarks, the term 'wisecracker' has evolved to also refer to a person who is witty or humorous in a playful manner.