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quip vs joke

joke vs quip

quip and joke both are nouns.

quip and joke both are verbs.

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

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