Synonyms & related words for quip

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of quip — including wisecrack, epigram, witticism, joke, jest, repartee. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to quip

Explore words related to quip — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include quipster, waggery, jokily, banteringly, waggishly, punchline, japing, jokey. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for quip

Common synonyms for quip include wisecrack, epigram, witticism, joke, jest, repartee, gibe, gag — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does quip come from?

The word quip breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root quip, from Latin quippe (“indeed, forsooth (sarcastic retort)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.