Today’s “Word of the Day” is quip and it is a verb meaning “make a funny/witty remark or comment; joke, banter, jest, jolly”.
Example Sentence: Biden took a tough line. He is also talking policy options with regional allies and western partners. Put simply, he aims to build a great democratic wall around China… The edgy chat with Xi may have broken the ice – but it also highlighted huge existing differences, suggesting that, if anything, bilateral rivalry would intensify. Speaking afterwards, Biden quipped that if the US did not swiftly raise its game, “they’re going to eat our lunch”.
This word is present in The Hindu article How to rein in China without risking war is the issue Biden must address and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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