wits Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
   marbles.
   
   • he used his wits to get ahead
   • I was scared out of my wits
   • he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind
2. noun a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
   witticism; wittiness; wit; humor; humour.
   
3. noun mental ability
   mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brainpower; brain; wit.
   
   • he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
4. noun a witty amusing person who makes jokes
   wag; wit; card.
   

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