irony

definition: incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs

example: There was irony of Ireland's copying the nation it most despised.

speech part: noun

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definition: witty language used to convey insults or scorn

example:

speech part: noun

synonyms: sarcasm satire caustic remark

definition: a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

example:

speech part: noun

synonyms:

irony is explained and pronounced