Pronunciation: /wɪt/
noun the capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; keen intelligence
A1 She showed great wit in her jokes.
A2 His quick wit always makes people laugh.
B1 The comedian's wit was sharp and clever.
B2 Her wit and intelligence were highly regarded in the academic community.
C1 The writer's wit and humor shone through in his latest novel.
C2 His wit was unmatched, making him the most sought-after speaker at the conference.
verb to be aware of; to know
A1 She wits her friends by telling jokes.
A2 He wits his way out of trouble by using his quick thinking.
B1 The comedian wits the audience with his clever wordplay.
B2 The politician wits his opponents in debates with his sharp wit.
C1 The writer wits her readers with her satirical commentary on society.
C2 The professor wits his students with his depth of knowledge and quick wit.
formal She demonstrated her sharp wit during the debate, impressing the audience with her quick thinking.
informal John always has a witty remark ready in any situation, he's known for his sense of humor.
slang That comedian has some serious wit, his jokes always have me in stitches.
figurative The writer's wit shone through in her clever use of wordplay and double entendres.
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