adj., -ti·er, -ti·est.
- Possessing or demonstrating wit in speech or writing; very clever and humorous.
- Characterized by or having the nature of wit; funny or jocular: a witty saying.
- Quick to discern and express amusing insights or relationships.
- Entertainingly and strikingly clever or original in concept, design, or performance: a witty sculpture; witty choreography.
wittiness wit'ti·ness n.
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