остро́та — meaning in English
ostrota
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English meaning
- acuity noun Sharpness — of vision, hearing or thought.
- crack verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
- heat noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
- jest noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
- joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
- one-liner noun A joke told in a single sentence, with the setup and the punchline packed into one line.
- quip noun A short, clever, often slightly cutting remark made quickly in conversation.
- sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
- sharpness noun The quality of having a fine edge or point.
- witticism noun a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.
Senses
остро́та is used for these senses in English:
- acuity Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
- bon mot A clever saying, phrase, or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.
- crack A sharply humorous comment; a wisecrack.
- heat (uncountable) An attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth.
- jest (archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
- joke Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
- one-liner A short joke, especially one of a single sentence.
- quip A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.
crack — full definition
- verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
- verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
- verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
- verb To make a joke.
- noun A thin line or split in a surface.