witticism

[US]/'wɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/
[UK]/'wɪtɪsɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Mwendo mwingine wa kipimamaji au mwingine wa kipimamaji, maelezo mazuri ya kipimamaji.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

She is known for her clever witticisms.

Alikuwa mshindi wa mizani yake ya mafupi.

His witticism brought laughter to the room.

Mizani yake alifanya watu kisimuliza.

The comedian's witticisms kept the audience entertained.

Mizani ya mkombo walifanya watu kwa mafupi.

He always has a witty witticism ready for any situation.

Alikuwa na mizani ya mafupi kwa kila maeleko.

Her witticism added a touch of humor to the conversation.

Mizani yake ilifanya mafupi kwa maeleko.

The author's book is filled with clever witticisms.

Kitabu cha mshumaa kimefupishwa na mizani yake ya mafupi.

The politician's witticism was well-received by the audience.

Mizani ya mwananchi alikuwa na mafupi kwa watu.

She has a talent for coming up with witty witticisms on the spot.

Alikuwa na mafupi ya mizani kwa mafupi.

His witticism lightened the mood in the room.

Mizani yake alifanya maeleko kwa mafupi.

The comedian is known for his quick-witted witticisms.

Mkombo alikuwa mshindi wa mizani yake ya mafupi.

Real-world Examples

Krakens! Conseil shot back, finishing his word without wincing at his companion's witticism.

Krakens! Conseil alijibu, akamkamia kila mfulu mwenyewe kwa mchawi wa mshirika wake.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

Griff rounded on him. " Unless you can cut this fog with your next witticism, keep it to yourself" .

Griff alikimbia mwenyewe. "Ikiwa utakua mchawi mwingine wako kwa kuzidisha mchawi hili, ukitumia mwenyewe."

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

That is apt and amusing. I think I shall share that with Amy Farrah Fowler. She'll appreciate the witticism. Thank you.

Hii ni sahihi na maziki. Niliyakumbana kushiria hii na Amy Farrah Fowler. Aya atapenda mchawi huu. Asali.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 4

He who practices such witticisms is called a practical joker.

Mwanaoamini mchawi hao hujulikana kama mshirika wa mchawi.

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

" I am not in the mood for fencing with blunt witticisms just now" .

"Sasa si muda mkuu kwa mchawi mwingine mchawi mwingine".

Source: Virgin Land (Part 1)

She condescended to laugh at my witticisms and display an interest in my stories.

Aya alimkumbana kuchuja mchawi wangu na kushiria mafundisho yangu.

Source: Gentleman Thief

He recognized the current witticism of the year as it issued stridently from one of the pairs at his elbow.

Alikuwa amekuwa mchawi wa mwezi huu kwa mchawi mwingine mwenyewe kwa mchawi mwingine kwenye mguu yake.

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 1)

I'm not trying to be pushy, but I'm really not understanding why you aren't responding positively to my charming witticisms.

Sinaelewa kuchangia, lakini si kwa mchawi mwingine mwenyewe kwa mchawi mwingine kwa mchawi mwingine.

Source: MBTI Personality Types Guide

In Mark Twain, this suggestion would have taken rank among his best witticisms; in Grant it was a measure of simplicity not singular.

Kwa Mark Twain, mchawi huu ulikuwa mchawi mwingine mwenyewe kwa mchawi mwingine; kwa Grant, ulikuwa mchawi mwingine mwenyewe kwa mchawi mwingine.

Source: The Education of Henry Adams (Part Two)

At a recent preview it was dreamlike, filled with the kind of complex harmonies, witticisms and internal rhymes that Sondheim is known for.

Kwa mguu mwingine, kwa mchawi mwingine mwenyewe kwa mchawi mwingine na mchawi mwingine mwenyewe kwa mchawi mwingine kwa Sondheim.

Source: The Economist Culture

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