witzeln — meaning in English

English meaning

• joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
• quip noun A short, clever, often slightly cutting remark made quickly in conversation.

Senses

witzeln is used for these senses in English:

• joke (intransitive) To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
• quip (intransitive) To make a quip.

joke — full definition

1. noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
2. noun Something so poor or absurd that it isn't taken seriously.
3. verb To say or do something for fun rather than seriously.

quip — full definition

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

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