quipster

noun

quip·​ster ˈkwip-stər How to pronounce quipster (audio)
Synonyms of quipsternext
: one who is given to quipping

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A lot of actors could have played him as a sardonic quipster. — James Poniewozik, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2023 But as the quipster tells it, the purpose of his humor isn't to offend. — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2018 This is not this quipster’s first time at the reality-television rodeo. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 Norman Gee makes a wry quipster as the fool Touchstone and doubles as Orlando’s aged and weary servant Adam, whose role is considerably cut back. — Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 10 July 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quipster was in 1876

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“Quipster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quipster. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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