noun

wit

Translation

intelligence, humor, cleverness

She is a woman of great wit.

He was famous for his dry wit.

I was at my wit's end.

((a person of wit)) an intelligent and humorous person. She is a woman of great wit.

((to be at one's wit's end)) to be very worried or frustrated. I was at my wit's end trying to solve the problem.

Synonyms: intelligence, humor, cleverness; Antonyms: stupidity, dullness

From Old English 'witan' (to know), related to the idea of 'knowledge' or 'understanding'.

Think of a 'witty' person – someone who is quick with clever and funny remarks. 'Wit' is the noun for that quality.