Meaning of the word wisecrack in English

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wisecrack

US /ˈwaɪz.kræk/
UK /ˈwaɪz.kræk/

Noun

a clever and often sarcastic remark

Example:
He always has a witty wisecrack ready for any situation.
Her constant wisecracks often lighten the mood.

Verb

to make a clever and often sarcastic remark

Example:
He tends to wisecrack when he's nervous.
Don't wisecrack during the serious meeting.