ironic
/aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/ adjective C2- Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. · It's somewhat ironic to have a wave of smog right on Earth Day.
- Odd or coincidental; strange. · It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
- Acting in an unserious and teasing manner. · Don't take it personally. We're just being ironic.
- Done in an insincere and mocking manner; satirical. · You should assume that everything this guy posts is ironic.
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