ironic

adj

Etymology: Borrowed from Late Latin īrōnicus, from Ancient Greek εἰρωνικός (eirōnikós). Compare Middle French, ironique, equivalent to irony + -ic.

1. Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

   “It's somewhat ironic to have a wave of smog right on Earth Day.”

   “It was ironic I forgot my textbook on human memory.”

2. Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

   “It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts.”

3. Acting in an unserious and teasing manner.

   “Don't take it personally. We're just being ironic.”

4. Done in an insincere and mocking manner; satirical.

   “You should assume that everything this guy posts is ironic.”

   “Here’s a tip: If a group of people start using something as ironic hate speech, it will eventually be used for unironic hate speech. Don’t act surprised.”