pungency (n)
bite (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def wit having a sharp and caustic quality
examples he commented with typical pungency
the bite of satire
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Hypernym wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
Derivationally related form pungency → pungent
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Derivationally related form pungent → pungency
Hyponym wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness

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