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Meaning of crack wise | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

Examples

“"Whenever I commit a crime?" expostulated Paul. "Where do you get that stuff, Ferret?" / "Out of me nut, kiddo. Why don't you stop cracking wise, and go back to the ribbon counter?"”

“Reagan displayed his usual aplomb and even cracked wise about his age at a White House banquet.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

crack'd crackalackin' cracked cracked a book cracked a crust cracked a fat

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