The natural ability to perceive and understand, especially quickly and keenly. Her wit allowed her to solve the puzzle faster than anyone else.
A person who has the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way. He was known as the wit of the group, always ready with a funny remark.
A form of intelligent humor, the ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny. The play was full of wit and kept the audience laughing throughout.
Plural only (wits). One's mental faculties or sanity. She finally came to her wits after the shock.