irony
US /ˈaɪrəni, ˈaɪə-/
・UK /'aɪrənɪ/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
The irony was that it is raining heavily when it is supposed to be a very sunny day
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems opposite to what you expected.
It's a strange irony that the fire station burned down.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.
There are many ironies in life.
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How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
10:46
- These are cases where the speaker tried to flout one of Grice's maxims that we talked about, by, say, using sarcasm or irony.
These are cases where the speaker tried to flout one of Grice's maxims that we talked about, by, say, using sarcasm or irony.
I found an EPIC treassure in Minecraft - Part 6
17:22
- They had nine years to add it my way. What an irony to dig up treasure map we have to build
They had nine years to add it my way. What an irony to dig up treasure map we have to build
Art | Spaced | Series 1 Episode 3 | Dead Parrot
25:47
- installations, a platter of organic processes
mixed with a pinch of irony
installations, a platter of organic processes mixed with a pinch of irony
- platters,... irony and self-deprecation.
platters,... irony and self-deprecation.
New Directions in Basic Income Research Workshop
39:57
- THE IRONY IS THAT THE
THE IRONY IS THAT THE
12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
11:44
- Why? Because intellectual people make connections and recognize layers of irony
Why? Because intellectual people make connections and recognize layers of irony
Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
31:01
- ... the irony is that we've seen this model work really well in Massachusetts, because
... the irony is that we've seen this model work really well in Massachusetts, because
How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It
10:25
- I know the irony that I'm talking about concision, and I was not concise in that answer.
I know the irony that I'm talking about concision, and I was not concise in that answer.
NERD vs GEEK: How to Tell the Difference
10:11
- And there’s so much irony in the nerd rapping versus the geek ..
And there’s so much irony in the nerd rapping versus the geek ..
Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 3 Ep 10 "The Return"
27:37
- -Delicious irony.
-Delicious irony.