crack wise

英語

動詞

crack wise (第三人稱單數簡單現在時 cracks wise，現在分詞 cracking wise，一般過去時及過去分詞 cracked wise)

1. (不及物) 挖苦，譏諷
   • 1917, George Bronson-Howard, Slaves of the Lamp:

     "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?"

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   • 1985 Aug. 5, Jacob V. Lamar Jr., "Coming Along Just Fine," Time:

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

近義詞

• wisecrack (動詞)

參考資料

• OneLook 在線詞典 上有關 crack wise 的釋義

異序詞

• wisecrack