quip- root words — words with the quip- root

The root quip- comes from Latin quippe, meaning indeed, forsooth (sarcastic retort). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including quip, quipped. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the quip- root

Explore words with quip- — words containing the quip- root and sharing its sense of "indeed, forsooth (sarcastic retort)". Examples include quip, quipped. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does quip- mean?

The quip- root means indeed, forsooth (sarcastic retort), from Latin quippe. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.