wit

simple noun37 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.7

The ability to make clever and funny remarks quickly.

Refers to a high degree of cleverness and humor.

Similar to quick wit, being prepared with a clever response.

Making jokes about oneself in a humble way.

Lively, clever, and entertaining humor.

Humor that is kind and not intended to offend.

Cleverness in the use of words.

Natural intelligence, not learned from books.

Extremely clever and impressive humor.

A combination of intelligent humor and deep understanding.

Used in the phrase 'at one's wits' end' to mean being so worried or frustrated that you do not know what to do next.

A conflict or competition where opponents try to outsmart each other.

To be alert and able to think quickly in a difficult situation.

To remain alert and think quickly, especially when facing danger.

To frighten someone very badly.

To engage in a contest of intelligence with someone.

Impossible for anyone to understand or solve.

To possess cleverness, humor, or intelligence.

To apply one's intelligence to solve a problem.

To think quickly and cleverly in a difficult situation.

To be intelligent enough to do something.

To compete with someone using intelligence.

To calm down and start thinking clearly after a shock.

To regain the ability to think clearly after being confused or shocked.

To improve one's mental alertness and intelligence.