ETYM French See Motto.
(French) “word”; pithy saying; bon mot. mot juste, word or phrase exactly expressing an idea.
1. A word; hence, a motto; a device.
2. A pithy or witty saying; a witticism.

ETYM French plaisanterie. Related to Pleasant.
An agreeable or amusing remark.

ETYM Cf. W. chwip a quick flirt or turn, chwipio to whip, to move briskly, and Eng. whip. Related to Quib, Quibble.
A smart, sarcastic remark.