witˈling noun

1. Someone with little wit
2. A pretender to wit

wittˈed adjective

(usu as combining form) having wit or understanding (of a specified type, as in quick-witted, slow-witted)

witticism /witˈi-sizm/ noun

1. A witty remark
2. A sentence or phrase affectedly witty
3. Formerly, a gibe

wittˈily adverb

wittˈiness noun

wittˈy adjective

1. Possessed of wit
2. Amusing, droll
3. Sarcastic
4. Ingenious (Bible)
5. Wise, discreet, sensible (obsolete)

witˈ-cracker noun

Someone who makes witty remarks in a crisp style

witˈ-monger noun

A poor would-be wit

witˈ-snapper noun (Shakespeare)

Someone who affects wit or repartee

witˈwanton transitive verb (with it; obsolete)

To indulge in irreverent wit

at one's wits’ (or wit's) end

1. Utterly perplexed
2. In a state of desperation

have (or keep) one's wits about one

To be (or remain) alert and resourceful

live by one's wits

To gain a livelihood by ingenious expedients rather than by honest labour

scared out of one's wits

Extremely scared

the five wits (archaic)

The five senses