Spöttelei — meaning in English

English meaning

• jibe noun A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.
• quip noun A short, clever, often slightly cutting remark made quickly in conversation.

Senses

Spöttelei is used for these senses in English:

• jibe A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.
• quip A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.

quip — full definition

1. noun A short, clever, often slightly cutting remark made quickly in conversation.
2. verb To make such a remark.

Related German words