Dictionary 1. (n.) A favoring of, or attachment to, the Athenians.2. (n.) The style and idiom of the Greek language, used by the Athenians; a concise and elegant expression. Thesaurus Atticism agile wit burlesque caricature comedy dry wit esprit farce humor irony lampoon nimble wit parody pleasantry pretty wit quick wit ready wit salt sarcasm satire savor of wit slapstick slapstick humor squib subtle wit travesty visual humor wit |