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
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Jape as a noun:
A joke or quip.
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Jape as a verb (intransitive):
To jest; play tricks; joke.
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Jape as a verb (transitive):
To mock; deride; gibe; trick; befool.
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Witticism as a noun:
a witty remark