wag
Say it: WAG /waɡ/ · noun
What “wag” means
Someone who enjoys making clever jokes.
More precisely: A person who likes making jokes; a wit.
Example: “Some wag replaced the 'Wet floor' sign with one reading 'Free slide'.”
When to use it
Use it for a habitual joker, especially with amused affection. It sounds old-fashioned and often appears as 'some wag'.
Similar words
joker, wit, humorist
Quick check
Your colleague always has a clever joke ready and keeps the lunch table amused. What is he?
a gossip or a wag?
Show the answer
a wag
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