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Evaluatie, Oordeel en Kritiek - Sarcasm & Irony

Here you will find slang for sarcasm and irony, reflecting humorous, mocking, or subtly critical ways of expressing opinions.

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as if
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express disbelief, skepticism, or mockery of a statement or idea

Alsof!, Kom op!

Alsof!, Kom op!

Ex: As if! The odds are incredibly low .**Alsof!** Is zij een expert?
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stunning and brave
[tussenwerpsel]

used sarcastically to mock something unremarkable, exaggeratedly praising it as if it were impressive

Adembenemend en moedig, Verbluffend en dapper

Adembenemend en moedig, Verbluffend en dapper

Ex: The new movie had a minor plot twiststunning and brave.De nieuwe film had een kleine plotwending—**verbluffend en moedig**.
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used a sarcastic response when someone oversteps, misjudges, or makes an unwarranted assumption

Ex: Bold of you to assume I'm impressed.
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sure, Jan
[tussenwerpsel]

used sarcastically to indicate disbelief or doubt in response to an exaggerated or untrue statement

Zeker,  Jan

Zeker, Jan

Ex: He acted like he was asleep the whole time, sure, Jan.Hij deed alsof hij de hele tijd sliep, **zeker, Jan**.
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only in Ohio
[tussenwerpsel]

used ironically to highlight strange, absurd, or unexpected behavior or events

Alleen in Ohio, Enkel in Ohio

Alleen in Ohio, Enkel in Ohio

Ex: The local parade featured a marching band on unicycles, only in Ohio.De lokale parade bevatte een marcherende band op eenwielers, **alleen in Ohio**.
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OK, boomer
[tussenwerpsel]

used to dismiss or mock attitudes considered outdated or stereotypically associated with the Baby Boomer generation

OK,  boomer

OK, boomer

Ex: His rant about trends in social media?OK, boomer.Zijn tirade over trends in sociale media? **OK, boomer**.
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used to indicate that a statement or reference is an inside joke or understood only by a certain group

Ex: The reference in the show was hilarious, iykyk.
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to accept and endure unpleasant, difficult, or uncomfortable circumstances

Ex: He decided to embrace the suck and tackle the challenge head-on.
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used to make a mildly ironic or sarcastic remark in response to something unexpected or noteworthy

Ex: Funny that the store ran out of the one item I wanted.
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a playful or snarky response used to pretend not to recognize someone who is texting

Ex: My sibling tried to prank me, so I said new phone, who dis.
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snarkasm
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a witty, cutting, or ironic remark intended to mock or amuse

een bijtende opmerking, een ironische sneer

een bijtende opmerking, een ironische sneer

Ex: Their group chat is always filled with snarkasm.Hun groepsgesprek zit altijd vol met **snarkasme**.
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nothingburger
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something that is insignificant, unimportant, or less consequential than expected

nietsbetekenend iets, onbelangrijke zaak

nietsbetekenend iets, onbelangrijke zaak

Ex: The hype around the celebrity breakup ended up being a nothingburger.De hype rond de celebrity-breakup bleek uiteindelijk een **niets** te zijn.
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to suck it up
[Zinsdeel]

to endure an unpleasant situation, pain, or difficulty without complaining

Ex: Sometimes you just have to suck it up and deal with life.
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sorry, not sorry
[tussenwerpsel]

used sarcastically to indicate a lack of remorse for something said or done

sorry,  niet sorry

sorry, niet sorry

Ex: Posting that meme was savage; sorry, not sorry.Dat meme posten was wreed; **sorry, niet sorry**.
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used sarcastically or self-deprecatingly after giving a long, often opinionated or preachy explanation

Ex: Your designer should respect your property and your paymentOK, rant over.Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
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tough
[tussenwerpsel]

used to dismiss someone's complaints or objections, showing indifference to their difficulties

Jammer, Moet je maar accepteren

Jammer, Moet je maar accepteren

Ex: He refused to negotiate the price , saying , " If you do n't like it , tough. "Hij weigerde de prijs te onderhandelen, zeggende: "Als het je niet bevalt, **jammer dan**. »
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used sarcastically to suggest that some people's foolishness or poor judgment cannot be remedied

Ex: They refused to read the directions first, you can't fix stupid.
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used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.
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used to refer sarcastically to the present year, often to highlight something outdated or absurd

Ex: Using that meme againin the big 23?!
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can you not
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express annoyance or frustration and tell someone to stop doing something irritating

Kun je stoppen?, Kun je niet stoppen?

Kun je stoppen?, Kun je niet stoppen?

Ex: You're making that weird noise again.Can you not?Je maakt dat rare geluid weer. **Kun je niet stoppen**?
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adulting
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of performing tasks or responsibilities typically associated with being a responsible adult

volwassen worden, volwassen gedrag

volwassen worden, volwassen gedrag

Ex: Waking up early for work is just another day of adulting.Vroeg opstaan voor werk is gewoon weer een dag **adulting**.
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psych
[tussenwerpsel]

used to indicate that one has deceived or tricked someone, often in a playful or mocking manner

Psych!, Ik heb je beetgenomen!

Psych!, Ik heb je beetgenomen!

Ex: You thought I was serious about quitting coffee?Psych, never happening!Dacht je dat ik serieus was over stoppen met koffie? **Psych**, dat gebeurt nooit!
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funny
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

humor or something intended to be amusing, often used ironically

het grappige, de mop

het grappige, de mop

Ex: I was expecting more funny from that video.Ik had meer **grappig** van die video verwacht.
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