wisecrack
|wise/crack|
B2
/ˈwaɪzˌkræk/
clever remark
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wisecrack' originates from the combination of 'wise' meaning 'clever' and 'crack' meaning 'remark'.
Historical Evolution
'wisecrack' evolved from the early 20th-century slang term 'wise' meaning 'clever' and 'crack' meaning 'remark'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a clever remark', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45