Definition of: quip

(kwip) noun
1. A sarcastic or sharp jest, remark, or retort; gibe; also, a clever or witty sally without sarcasm.
2. A quibble.
3. An odd, fantastic action or object.
—v.i. quipped, quip·ping To make a witty remark; jest. [Earlier quippy <L quippe indeed]
—quip′pish adjective