quipster

[ kwip-ster ]

noun

1. a person who frequently makes quips.

quipster

/ ˈkwɪpstə /

noun

1. a person inclined to make sarcastic or witty remarks

Word History and Origins

Origin of quipster¹

First recorded in 1875–80; quip + -ster

Example Sentences

She hoisted him up as one of Hollywood’s unheralded heroes, a brilliant quipster who quietly contributed his wit to everything from “Duck Soup” to “The Wizard of Oz.”

From Los Angeles Times

But his post-playing work as a TV pitchman and quipster defined his image.

From Seattle Times

But his post-playing work as a TV pitchman and quipster defined his image.

From Washington Times

Baseball at its essence is an exquisite, beautifully crafted game that, as a quipster once noted, has survived every attempt by the people in charge to ruin it.

From Seattle Times

So Barkley, the NBA Hall of Famer and nationally televised analyst and quipster, hung out with the Angels for their morning meeting, making jokes and telling stories.

From Los Angeles Times