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Meaning of "wisecracker" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WISECRACKER

wisecracker  [ˈwaɪzˌkrækə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WISECRACKER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wisecracker is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WISECRACKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of wisecracker in the English dictionary

The definition of wisecracker in the dictionary is a person who continually makes flippant gibes or sardonic remarks.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WISECRACKER


cracka
ˈkrækə
cracker
ˈkrækə
fast-tracker
ˈfɑːstˌtrækə
firecracker
ˈfaɪəˌkrækə
hydrocracker
ˈhaɪdrəʊˌkrækə
maraca
məˈrækə
musselcracker
ˈmʌsəlˌkrækə
nutcracker
ˈnʌtˌkrækə
racetracker
ˈreɪsˌtrækə
racker
ˈrækə
safe-cracker
ˈseɪfˌkrækə
shellcracker
ˈʃɛlkrækə
tracker
ˈtrækə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WISECRACKER

wisdom tooth
wise
wise guy
Wise Men
wise up
wiseacre
wiseass
wisecrack
wisecracking
wiseling
wisely
Wiseman
wiseness
wisenheimer
wisent
wisewoman
wish
wish fulfilment

WORDS THAT END LIKE WISECRACKER

acker
attacker
backer
backpacker
bushwhacker
carjacker
Christmas cracker
graham cracker
highjacker
lacker
linebacker
packer
quacker
sacker
slacker
snacker
stacker
sticker
tacker
wacker
whacker

Synonyms and antonyms of wisecracker in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wisecracker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WISECRACKER

Find out the translation of wisecracker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wisecracker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wisecracker» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

wisecracker
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

wisecracker
570 millions of speakers

English

wisecracker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

wisecracker
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

اللبق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

wisecracker
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

wisecracker
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

wisecracker
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

wisecracker
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wisecracker
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wisecracker
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

wisecracker
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

wisecracker
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wisecracker
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

wisecracker
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

wisecracker
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विवेकी कारागीर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

esprili kimse
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

wisecracker
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wisecracker
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

wisecracker
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

wisecracker
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

wisecracker
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

wisecracker
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

wisecracker
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

wisecracker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wisecracker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WISECRACKER»

The term «wisecracker» is normally little used and occupies the 133.995 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WISECRACKER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wisecracker

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WISECRACKER»

Discover the use of wisecracker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wisecracker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Wisecracker: the life and times of William Haines, ...
In a world where truth is often distorted in the funhouse mirror of Hollywood, Billy Haines lived a completely authentic life. Here is William Haines's virtually unknown story - rich in detail, revelations, and scandal.
William J. Mann, 1998
2
Humor auf Englisch:
The mongoose Dr Wisecracker (biology teacher): Do you know a goose that can eat snakes and rats? Student: A mongoose Wisecracker: Correct! Student: By the way, Dr Wiseacre, what is the plural of mongoose? Mongeese or mongooses?
Eckehard Korthals, 2011
3
The Fixers: Eddie Mannix, Howard Strickling and the MGM ...
William Mann, Wisecracker: The Life and Times of William Haines, Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star, p. 86. 38. Diana McLellan, The Girls: Sappho Goes to Hollywood, p. ¡52. 39. William Mann, Wisecracker: The Life and Times of William  ...
E.J. Fleming, 2004
4
Beyond Paradise: The Life of Ramon Novarro
Manns Wisecracker, p. 202. I38 “its quite possible, perhaps even likely." Ibid., p. 203. I38-I39 The information about William Haines is from Manns Wisecracker; Hainess (“as told to” [columnist] Marquis Busby) "The Wisecracker Reveals Himself ...
André Soares, 2010
5
Characters Colors N Cash: A Novel
"Get the door darling will you?" It was Jeff and Peppy. "Come in friend and friend's friend," I said, while they seated themselves promptly. "Who all want beer ?" I asked, knowing that the Wisecracker was never one to turn down any free suds.
Thinkpen Write, 2004
6
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus
... know-it-all, *smartass, smarty, smarty-pants, wisecracker, wise guy, wisehead, wi- senheimer wisecrack n sin JOKE 1, crack, gag, jape, jest, quip, sally, waggery , witticism, yak wisecracker n syn SMART ALECK, know-it-all, *smartass, smarty,  ...
Merriam-Webster, Inc, 1988
7
Hetero: Queering Representations of Straightness
William J. Mann's 1999 biography of the star is titled Wisecracker: The Life and Times of William Haines, Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star. Although Haines lived an unabashed life in Hollywood with his lover Jimmy Shields, the label “ openly ...
Sean Griffin, 2009
8
All That Glittered: The Golden Age of Drama on Broadway, ...
From now on, the wisecracker has, above all else, perspective. He has been looking at life and learning from it; this makes every wisecracker his own Walter Winchell. Not the Winchell spying thru a keyhole, but the perceived Winchell who  ...
Ethan Mordden, 2007
9
Tradition and Change in Psychoanalysis
For in the world of white male supremacy there can be no mistaking the wisecracker's phallocratic commitments. Here phallocratic refers to conventional male power and authority, both attributed to his phallic identity. In this joke, the man ...
Roy Schafer, 1997
10
Founding Father: The Life and Times of Jo
Can't blame you for getting mad,” said the wisecracker, “but you got to keep your head about you. It's not worth the trouble. Remember that good looking wife and kids.” John thought about that. “I just hate being robbed. Five years ago, the ...
Jimmy Clay, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WISECRACKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wisecracker is used in the context of the following news items.
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Public input wanted
The next city administrator needs to be an efficient, timely communicator, not a snarky wisecracker. The next city administrator needn't philosophize and ... «Quad City Times, Jul 15»
2
KNOW IT ALL: Monday's Top 7 Stories at NBC News
"We remember him as a bearded, free-spirited Maine man, a beekeeper, a wisecracker, a lover of golden retrievers and his land," the company wrote in a post ... «NBCNews.com, Jul 15»
3
Burt Shavitz, co-founder of Burt's Bees, dies at 80
"We remember him as a bearded, free-spirited Maine man, a beekeeper, a wisecracker, a lover of golden retrievers and his land. Above all, he taught us to never ... «WMTW Portland, Jul 15»
4
Steve Matthews / June 6 at BELMONT
Wisecracker has delivered strong efforts in all three starts. 3. advertisement | advertise on newsday. 7 Furlongs. The WOODY STEPHENS (Grade II). 3yo. «Newsday, Jun 15»
5
McLaughlin Loaded with Stakes Runners
Stakes aside, McLaughlin said he is also very keen to run maiden winner Wisecracker in an allowance race -- provided it fills -- on Saturday afternoon. On April 4 ... «Horse Racing Nation, Jun 15»
6
Parker may host Lucas Oil events for 'years to come'
One of the drivers of the 'Wisecracker 2' boat waves to the crowd before his race Saturday. The 'Wisecracker 2' boat is one of 136 competitors present at this ... «Today's News-Herald, Apr 15»
7
Blue Grass Stakes day Keeneland entries, posts
6, Japan, J. Alvarado/Mott, 120 7, State Line, R. Albarado/Engler, 120 8, Wisecracker, J. Lezcano/McLaughlin, 120 4th -- $68,000, ALW, 4 yo's & up, 1 1/8M (Turf) «The Courier-Journal, Apr 15»
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Is my motherboard compatible with i5 4690k or 4460
i5 4690k on that board will work with a BIOS update but the "k" series cpus work better with Z97 series chipsets. Reply to ulysses35. m. 1. l. Wisecracker. a c 184 ... «Tom's Hardware, Feb 15»
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Add Ocean Knight to Derby contenders
... Saturday's Withers in New York. Down the road watch out for Wisecracker, who finished second to the talented Khozan Jan. 24 in the first start for both horses. «The Courier-Journal, Feb 15»
10
Regally-bred Khozan Impressive in Debut Victory
Khozan had to break from the far-outside post against 13 rivals, including highly regarded Kiaran McLaughlin-trained Wisecracker, but was able to attain solid ... «Horse Racing Nation, Jan 15»

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