wit

the skill of saying clever, funny things

हाज़िरजवाबी, बुद्धि

Usage

Examples

Her speech was full of wit, and everyone laughed.

Birbal was famous for his quick wit.

Common mistake

He told many wits at the party.

He told many jokes at the party.

Wit is a skill; you tell jokes.

Remember: Wit: the quick, clever kind of funny.