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joke vs quip

quip vs joke

joke and quip both are nouns.

joke and quip both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
joke Yes No Yes No
quip Yes No Yes No
As verbs, quip is a hyponym of joke; that is, quip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than joke:
  • joke: tell a joke; speak humorously
  • quip: make jokes or quips
Other hyponyms of joke include gag, arse around, fool, fool around, horse around, pun.
joke (noun) quip (noun)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement witty remark
activity characterized by good humor a witty saying
a triviality not to be taken seriously
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
joke (verb) quip (verb)
act in a funny or teasing way make jokes or quips
tell a joke; speak humorously
Difference between joke and quip

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