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sagacity; repartee; wittiness; esprit; ingenuity; nimble wits; readiness of wit; ready wit; smartness; quick-wittedness (Andrey Truhachev); wit (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way • His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit); salt; quickwittedness; edginess (PanKotskiy); conceit; ingeniousness; quick wit ("Quick-witted" means having the ability to think and understand things quickly, especially in a way that is *clever and amusing*. It describes someone who can respond rapidly and effectively, often with *humor or intelligence*, to unexpected situations or questions. (AI Overview) • Paul from Buffalo shared a story about attending a live taping of The Tonight Show with his brother in 1989, where Johnny Carson playfully reacted to Paul's loud outburst by joking, "Give that man a Valium." He described the studio as small but amphitheater-like and praised Carson's quick wit. (coasttocoastam.com) ART Vancouver); cuteness; lambent wit |
