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πικρόχολος — meaning in English

pikrocholos

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English meaning

  • wry adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

Senses

πικρόχολος is used for these senses in English:

  • acrimonious (figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone. [from early 17th c.]
  • wry Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

wry — full definition

  1. adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.
  2. adjective Twisted or bent out of the normal, straight shape, especially describing a face or expression.

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