wry — using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
Pronunciation (IPA): /raɪ/
Korean meaning: 비꼬는, 냉소적인, 빈정거리는
Korean pronunciation: **라**이
Example Sentences
- He made a wry joke about his cooking skills after burning dinner for the third time this week.
- The comedian's wry observations about modern life had the audience laughing and thinking at the same time.
- With wry amusement, she watched her cat ignore the expensive toy and play with the cardboard box instead.
wry
ADJECTIVE//raɪ//
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
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Origin
From Middle English 'wry' or 'wrie', derived from Old English 'wrīgian' meaning 'to turn' or 'to twist'. The word originally referred to something physically twisted or bent, and later evolved to describe twisted or ironic humor.
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“He made a wry joke about his cooking skills after burning dinner for the third time this week.”
“The comedian's wry observations about modern life had the audience laughing and thinking at the same time.”
“With wry amusement, she watched her cat ignore the expensive toy and play with the cardboard box instead.”
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