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irony
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The use of words to say the opposite of what you mean, often humorously (a trace/hint of irony)
irony (n) ironic (a) e.g. 'Thank you, Sam', she said with heavy irony. |
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sarcasm
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make fun of someone / to poke fun at
sarcasm (n) sarcastic (a) e.g. 'I've broken your CD.' 'Oh, that's just great,' was her sarcastic reply. mock someone means to make fun of them, often by copying what they say or do. e.g. He's always mocking her country accent. |
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figurative
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(of words) not used with their literal (=usual) meaning.
e.g Slim is used figuratively in the sentence. |
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old-fashioned
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no longer modern or fashionable.
SYN. dated. OPP. in current use e.g. Spiffing means 'great', but it's very old-fashioned. |
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pejorative
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FML expressing disappoval or criticism. SYN degogatory.
e.g. His pejorative comments about my essay upset me. |
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insulting
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rude or offensive (deliberately/highly insulting).
E.g. He called Mark an 'old woman': how insulting! |