na-adjective, noun
witty; clever; original; astute; novel
Rare formal/literary term describing a remark, idea, or expression that is strikingly clever, original, or witty. Not used in everyday conversation.
彼の奇警な発言に、会場からはどよめきが起こった。
His witty remark caused a stir in the audience.
この小説には奇警な比喩が随所にちりばめられている。
This novel is sprinkled with clever metaphors throughout.