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Meaning of crack wise | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

intransitive

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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