American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wit
IPA transcription: ['wɪt]
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Noun
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a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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mental ability
“he's got plenty of brains but no common sense”
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a witty amusing person who makes jokes
Usage examples
- The school is associated with Saint James' Church, Kolkata, which is a historic building.
- Mary told me that she got to meet up with you while she was back in San Francisco.
- They brought with them a recipe for making cheese from sheep's milk.
- Along with directing, Sagan also acted in multiple films throughout her lifetime.
- With that new haircut you look ridiculous.
- This unit has since been refurbished with the new Southeastern blue livery.
- Bruce was credited with bass and co-authorship on the improvised track.
- The Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean.
- The same phrase with purely positive connotations is used in part of England.
- With his hand he waved to his companions to keep back.