The difference between Jape and Witticism

When used as nouns, jape means a joke or quip, whereas witticism means a witty remark.


Jape is also verb with the meaning: to jest.

check bellow for the other definitions of Jape and Witticism

  1. Jape as a noun:

    A joke or quip.

  1. Jape as a verb (intransitive):

    To jest; play tricks; joke.

  2. Jape as a verb (transitive):

    To mock; deride; gibe; trick; befool.

  1. Witticism as a noun:

    a witty remark

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