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ironize

verb iro·nize \ ˈī-rə-ˌnīz \

Definition of ironize

ironized; ironizing
transitive verb
: to make ironic in appearance or effect
intransitive verb
: to use irony : speak or behave ironically

First Known Use of ironize

1602

in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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