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Term

wit n

Wit means mental sharpness and the ability to think or speak cleverly and quickly. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of wit

  • mental sharpness and the ability to think or speak cleverly and quickly
  • practical awareness

Usage examples of wit

Her quick wit turned the awkward question into a joke.

It took considerable wit to repair the machine with only a pocket knife.

His wit failed him when the interviewer asked for exact figures.

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