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Word: Wry
Speech Type: Adjective
early 16th century (in the sense ‘contorted’): from Old English wrīgian ‘tend, incline’, in Middle English ‘deviate, swerve, contort’
rʌɪ
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour
Short Definition:using or expressing dry humour
Examples:- a wry smile
- wry comments
(of a person's face or features) twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance.
Short Definition:twisted into expression of disgust or annoyance
(of the neck or features) distorted or turned to one side
Short Definition:distorted or turned to one side
Examples:- a remedy for wry necks
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