siste
síste with stress marks
jest; joke; wit
Usage Note
Siste is borrowed from Spanish and refers to clever wit or a cutting remark delivered with irony. It appears more in literary and formal contexts than in everyday speech, and implies a sharpness or cleverness in humor that sets it apart from a generic joke.
Examples
" Matalas ang kanyang siste. "
Natural Translation
His wit is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the his wit.
" Nakakatawa ang kanyang siste. "
Natural Translation
His/her joke is funny.
Literal Translation
Funny the his/her joke.
" Sa kabila ng seryosong usapan, nakahanap siya ng pagkakataon para maghulog ng siste na nagpangiti sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Despite the serious discussion, he found a chance to drop a witty remark that made everyone smile.
Literal Translation
Despite the serious talk, found he a chance to drop wit that made-smile to everyone.
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