100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "quip"

Definition

A "quip" is a witty remark or a clever or sarcastic comment. It often serves as a humorous interpersonal exchange or a light-hearted response in conversation. A quip can also refer to a clever retort or a brief, witty statement that showcases a quick sense of humor.

Synonyms

• Jest
• Wisecrack
• Repartee
• Banter
• Witty remark
• Gag
• Comeback
• Play on words

Antonyms

• Seriousness
• Solemnity
• Gloom
• Gravitas
• Sadness

Examples

1. She quipped about the weather, making everyone laugh.
2. During the meeting, he quipped that the project was behind schedule because of "over-enthusiasm."
3. The comedian quipped about politics in his latest stand-up routine.
4. When asked about her plans, she quipped that she was planning to take a nap instead.
5. He always quips that he is too young to retire.
6. She quipped that her cat could do her job better than she could.
7. At the party, he quipped that the snacks were the real guests of honor.
8. She quipped that her coffee was strong enough to wake the dead.
9. He quipped that he was on a seafood diet—he sees food, and he eats it.
10. When asked about his fitness routine, he quipped that he walks to the fridge.
11. She quipped that her boss was a wizard because he made deadlines disappear.
12. During the debate, he quipped that he had a PhD in "making excuses."
13. She quipped that her phone was smarter than most people she knows.
14. He quipped that the only "exercise" he got was running late.
15. She quipped about her love for chocolate being a serious commitment.
16. He quipped that he had a "M.A. in procrastination."
17. She quipped that the best part of her day was taking a nap.
18. He quipped that he was on a "see-food" diet, seeing food and eating it.
19. At the reunion, she quipped about how much they all had changed—mostly in waist size.
20. He quipped that his favorite exercise was a cross between a lunge and a crunch—dinner.
21. She quipped that her new hobby was collecting empty pizza boxes.
22. He quipped that the secret to a happy marriage is a good sense of humor.
23. She quipped that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... and add vodka.
24. He quipped that he was "unemployed" because he couldn't find a job that matched his talents—napping.
25. She quipped that the only thing she was committed to was her Netflix subscription.
26. He quipped that his plans for the weekend included doing absolutely nothing.
27. She quipped that her spirit animal was a sloth.
28. He quipped that he was on the "see-food" diet, seeing food and eating it.
29. At the family dinner, she quipped that the turkey was the only thing stuffed that day.
30. He quipped that the hardest part of his job was pretending to care.
31. She quipped that her favorite exercise was a cross between a lunge and a crunch—dinner.
32. He quipped that he was a master of self-discipline—when it came to avoiding exercise.
33. She quipped that her coffee needed a coffee to wake it up.
34. He quipped that his life was a series of unfortunate events—mostly involving laundry.
35. She quipped that she was on a "chocolate and cheese" diet.
36. He quipped that his hobby was collecting rejected ideas.
37. She quipped about her cooking skills, saying she could burn water.
38. He quipped that he had a photographic memory, but it was out of focus.
39. She quipped that she was "running on empty"—and caffeine.
40. He quipped that his favorite exercise was a cross between a lunge and a crunch—dinner.
41. She quipped about her love of reading, stating that she was "booked" for the weekend.
42. He quipped that his favorite game was "guess what I forgot."
43. She quipped that her phone was her therapist—always listening.
44. He quipped that he was a world-class expert in doing nothing.
45. She quipped that she was on a "no diet" diet.
46. He quipped that his favorite workout was lifting pizza slices.
47. She quipped that she could give a TED Talk on procrastination.
48. He quipped about his cooking skills, saying he was a master of microwave cuisine.
49. She quipped that her meetings could be summed up in an email.
50. He quipped that he was an expert in avoiding responsibilities.
51. She quipped about her life goals, saying they included taking naps and eating snacks.
52. He quipped that his favorite motivational quote was, "Just do it... later."
53. She quipped that her dog was the real boss in the house.
54. He quipped that he was on a "see-food" diet, seeing food and eating it.
55. She quipped that she was allergic to exercise—her body breaks out in a sweat.
56. He quipped that his only exercise was walking to the fridge.
57. She quipped that her spirit animal was a couch potato.
58. He quipped that he could run a marathon... in his dreams.
59. She quipped that her idea of a balanced diet was a cookie in each hand.
60. He quipped that he was working on his PhD in "napping."
61. She quipped that her favorite hobby was avoiding responsibilities.
62. He quipped that he was "retired" from adulting.
63. She quipped that her coffee was strong enough to wake the dead.
64. He quipped that he had a six-pack—of soda.
65. She quipped that her favorite exercise was a cross between a lunge and a crunch—dinner.
66. He quipped that his life was a series of unfortunate events—mostly involving laundry.
67. She quipped that her cooking was "experimental"—mostly experiments in disaster.
68. He quipped that he was on a "no diet" diet.
69. She quipped that her phone was her therapist—always listening.
70. He quipped that he was a world-class expert in doing nothing.
71. She quipped that her meetings could be summed up in an email.
72. He quipped that he was an expert in avoiding responsibilities.
73. She quipped that her life goals included taking naps and eating snacks.
74. He quipped that the secret to happiness was having pizza every Friday.
75. She quipped that she was "unemployed" because she couldn't find a job that matched her talents—napping.
76. He quipped that he was on a "see-food" diet, seeing food and eating it.
77. She quipped that her dog was the only one getting a workout in their house.
78. He quipped that he was working on his PhD in "procrastination."
79. She quipped that her favorite exercise was lifting pizza slices.
80. He quipped that his favorite workout was running late.
81. She quipped about her cooking skills, saying she could burn water.
82. He quipped that his favorite motivational quote was, "Just do it... later."
83. She quipped that she was allergic to exercise—her body breaks out in a sweat.
84. He quipped that his idea of a balanced diet was a cookie in each hand.
85. She quipped that she could give a TED Talk on procrastination.
86. He quipped that his life was a series of unfortunate events—mostly involving laundry.
87. She quipped that her spirit animal was a couch potato.
88. He quipped that he could run a marathon... in his dreams.
89. She quipped that her favorite hobby was avoiding responsibilities.
90. He quipped that he was "retired" from adulting.
91. She quipped that her favorite exercise was a cross between a lunge and a crunch—dinner.
92. He quipped that he was a master of self-discipline—when it came to avoiding exercise.
93. She quipped that her coffee needed a coffee to wake it up.
94. He quipped that he had a photographic memory, but it was out of focus.
95. She quipped that she was on a "chocolate and cheese" diet.
96. He quipped that his plans for the weekend included doing absolutely nothing.
97. She quipped that her idea of a balanced diet was a cookie in each hand.
98. He quipped that his favorite form of exercise was a cross between a lunge and a crunch—dinner.
99. She quipped that her cooking was "experimental"—mostly experiments in disaster.
100. He quipped that he was on a "no diet" diet and believed in the power of dessert.