Meaning of the word quip in English

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quip

US /kwɪp/
UK /kwɪp/

Noun

1.

a humorous and clever remark:

Example:
It was Oscar Wilde who made the famous quip about life mimicking art.

Verb

1.

to make a quip:

Example:
When asked why he seemed to be so relaxed, Mr. McCarthy quipped: "It's the drugs."
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