witticismn.

Brit.

/ˈwɪtᵻsɪz(ə)m/, U.S.

/ˈwɪdəˌsɪzəm/

Forms: Also 1600s wittycism.

Etymology: Coined by Dryden, < witty adj., after criticism.

A piece of wit; a witty saying or remark; a smart joke. In earlier use often contemptuous (‘a mean attempt at wit’ (Johnson)), or applied esp. to a joke made at another's expense, a jeer, a witty sarcasm.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > understanding > intelligence, cleverness > wit, wittiness > [noun] > instance of wit, witticism

conceita1522

device1575

by-wit1605

passa1616

witticism1677

point1694

funniness1838

Goldwynism1936

1677 J. Dryden Authors Apol. Heroique Poetry in State Innocence Pref. sig. c^v A mighty Wittycism, (if you will pardon a new word!) but there is some difference between a Laugher and a Critique.

1683 J. Dryden Vindic. ‘Duke of Guise’ 18 For the sake of a silly Witticism.

1683 E. Hooker in J. Pordage Theologia Mystica Pref. Epist. 15 What shal wee..think of Cramp-words, or Criticisms, Jocs, or Witticisms, Railleries and Drolleries..?

1778 F. Burney Evelina II. xvii. 161 I had many witticisms to endure from the Branghtons.

1801 M. Edgeworth Good French Governess in Moral Tales V. 8 Assailed..by a variety of..maternal witticisms upon his uncouth appearance.

1842 H. Rogers Ess. I. i. 22 The profane heartless witticisms of those with whom nothing is sacred.

1874 F. C. Burnand My Time xx At this witticism, there was a burst of laughter.

Derivatives

witticize v.

/ˈwɪtɪsaɪz/ (intransitive) to utter witticisms.

ΘΠ

the mind > mental capacity > understanding > intelligence, cleverness > wit, wittiness > be witty [verb (intransitive)]

repartee1640

wit1654

sparkle1698

witticize1773

scintillate1828

1773 J. Wesley Wks. (1872) X. 423 It lies therefore upon Mr. Hill to answer Mr. Sellon before he witticizes upon me.

1833 New Monthly Mag. 38 489 The sketching and witticising talent which characterizes so many of our modern travellers.

1881 Dollar Instit. Mag. Dec. 1 While we warble or witticise.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1928; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	witticism
释义	witticismn. Brit. /ˈwɪtᵻsɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˈwɪdəˌsɪzəm/ Forms: Also 1600s wittycism. Etymology: Coined by Dryden, < witty adj., after criticism. A piece of wit; a witty saying or remark; a smart joke. In earlier use often contemptuous (‘a mean attempt at wit’ (Johnson)), or applied esp. to a joke made at another's expense, a jeer, a witty sarcasm. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > understanding > intelligence, cleverness > wit, wittiness > [noun] > instance of wit, witticism conceita1522 device1575 by-wit1605 passa1616 witticism1677 point1694 funniness1838 Goldwynism1936 1677 J. Dryden Authors Apol. Heroique Poetry in State Innocence Pref. sig. c^v A mighty Wittycism, (if you will pardon a new word!) but there is some difference between a Laugher and a Critique. 1683 J. Dryden Vindic. ‘Duke of Guise’ 18 For the sake of a silly Witticism. 1683 E. Hooker in J. Pordage Theologia Mystica Pref. Epist. 15 What shal wee..think of Cramp-words, or Criticisms, Jocs, or Witticisms, Railleries and Drolleries..? 1778 F. Burney Evelina II. xvii. 161 I had many witticisms to endure from the Branghtons. 1801 M. Edgeworth Good French Governess in Moral Tales V. 8 Assailed..by a variety of..maternal witticisms upon his uncouth appearance. 1842 H. Rogers Ess. I. i. 22 The profane heartless witticisms of those with whom nothing is sacred. 1874 F. C. Burnand My Time xx At this witticism, there was a burst of laughter. Derivatives witticize v. /ˈwɪtɪsaɪz/ (intransitive) to utter witticisms. ΘΠ the mind > mental capacity > understanding > intelligence, cleverness > wit, wittiness > be witty [verb (intransitive)] repartee1640 wit1654 sparkle1698 witticize1773 scintillate1828 1773 J. Wesley Wks. (1872) X. 423 It lies therefore upon Mr. Hill to answer Mr. Sellon before he witticizes upon me. 1833 New Monthly Mag. 38 489 The sketching and witticising talent which characterizes so many of our modern travellers. 1881 Dollar Instit. Mag. Dec. 1 While we warble or witticise. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1928; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < n.1677
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