[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That quips; of the nature of a quip.
1577–87. Holinshed, Chron., I. 34/1. In frumping of his adversaries with quipping taunts.
1603. Knolles, Hist. Turks (1621), 703. The bishop … after his quipping manner requested [etc.].
1605. Camden, Rem., 195. His salt and sharpe quipping speeches.
1660. Character of Italy, 54. A Conceit no less facetious than quipping.
