wit wit /ˈwɪt/

noun

1. () A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter  ( humour [Canadian, British] , witticism , wittiness , humor [American] , wit )
   a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
     The stand-up comedian entertained the audience with his witty humor.
   The stand-up comedian entertained the audience with his witty humor.
   
2. () Mental ability  ( brainpower , learning ability , mental capacity , brain , mentality , wit , smarts [Informal, N. American, Australian] )
   mental ability
    He's got plenty of brains but no common sense
   he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
   
3. A witty amusing person who makes jokes  ( card , wit , wag )
   a witty amusing person who makes jokes