Literary notes about Quipped (AI summary)
The term "quipped" is often used to introduce a concise, witty remark that reveals character and lightens the mood within a narrative. It frequently appears in dialogue, serving as a marker for a humorous or clever retort—as when a character casually observes, "Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker" [1], or when a brisk comment punctuates a discussion about a challenging feat [2]. Its use can add depth to characterization by conveying quick-thinking, playful banter, as seen when individuals trade off sharp remarks in tense or absurd situations [3] and even in historical or satirical texts where levity is needed to counterbalance seriousness [4, 5]. In this way, "quipped" enriches the narrative, offering a taste of the speaker’s personality while keeping the dialogue engaging.
- Although, speaking of sin, as Edgar Guest, the peoples' poet, once so wisely quipped, (and my husband agrees) "Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker."
— from How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Isabel A. Moser - Asked how he felt after the energy-draining feat, Post quipped...."
— from Yesterday House by Fritz Leiber - With a brain like yours, it's a cinch," Bud quipped.
— from Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung by Appleton, Victor, II - “At any rate they must give and be given in marriage,” Francis quipped, “else how explain these three young huskies?”
— from Hearts of Three by Jack London - “The wages on the line are so low,” quipped a disgruntled ex-employee, “I’d call them south of the border.”
— from The Silicon Jungle by David H. Rothman
