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joke vs wittiness

wittiness vs joke

joke and wittiness both are nouns.

joke is a verb but wittiness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
joke Yes No Yes No
wittiness Yes No No No
As nouns, wittiness is a hypernym of joke; that is, wittiness is a word with a broader meaning than joke:
  • joke: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
  • wittiness: a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
Other hypernyms of joke include humor, humour, wit, witticism.
joke (noun) wittiness (noun)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement The quality of being clever, amusingly ingenious.
activity characterized by good humor a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
a triviality not to be taken seriously
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
joke (verb) wittiness (verb)
act in a funny or teasing way
tell a joke; speak humorously
Difference between joke and wittiness

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