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be witty

[/bi ˈwɪti/]
verb phrase
ser espirituoso
1. to be clever, amusing, or humorous in speech or writing; to demonstrate quick and inventive humor
She was witty during the presentation, making clever jokes that kept the audience engaged.
Ela foi espirituosa durante a apresentação, fazendo piadas inteligentes que mantiveram o público engajado.
2. to display intelligence combined with humor in conversation or communication
He tried to be witty but his joke fell flat.
Ele tentou ser espirituoso, mas sua piada não funcionou.
NYC Slang
be clever/funny
Synonyms
be humorousbe cleverbe amusingbe funnybe quick-wittedcrack jokes
Antonyms
be dullbe boringbe seriousbe unfunny

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser engraçado
more common colloquial usage
General Brazilian
ser espirituoso
more formal or literary
Portugal
ser espirituoso
standard usage
Portugal
ser gracioso
alternative, somewhat archaic

Related Idioms & Phrases

quick on the draw
have a sharp tongue
be on a roll
crack a joke
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