πικρόχολος — meaning in English
pikrocholos
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English meaning
- acrimonious adjective Full of anger and bitterness, especially during an argument or dispute.
- 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
- adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.
- adjective Twisted or bent out of the normal, straight shape, especially describing a face or expression.
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