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wry (adjective), wrier or wryer, more wry; wriest or wryest, most wry
1. Referring to a twisted expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance: Wry humor and wit both describe a sense of humor that is a little twisted from what is normal.

A wry expression or wry humor shows that someone feels a situation is bad, but that he or she may also think it is slightly amusing.

2. Etymology: from Old English wrigian, "to go, to turn, to twist, to bend."
Twisted into an expression of disgust or disappointment.
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