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redglory
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redglory asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 9 years ago

What is it called when someone says they're joking, but in actual fact are serious?

I'm trying to remember the word which describes this...

thanks.

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  • King Yahoo
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    9 years ago
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    Sarcasm is when you say something seriously but you're actually joking. Facetiousness is also when you say something serious but you're joking. I don't think there's a word for being serious and saying you're joking except perhaps just lying.

  • Jasmine L
    9 years ago

    It's called sarcasm ! (:

    Source(s): My brain (;
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