istihza — meaning in English

English meaning

• irony noun A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
• sarcasm noun A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.

Senses

istihza is used for these senses in English:

• irony (rhetoric) The quality of a statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
• sarcasm (uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.

irony — full definition

1. noun A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
2. noun A way of speaking in which the literal words mean the opposite of what's intended, often for humorous or sarcastic effect.

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