ironic

1. When a phrase means the opposite of what it literally says.
Opp. literal
NB However similar, not to be confused with sarcasm

2. When an event happens in a certain situation which is contrary to what one would expect.

It would be ironic if the former Worlds Fattest Man died of starvation.

When Ricky Martin, latin american sex-symbol and ladykiller, became famous, there were rumours flying about the media that he was gay.
However, when the russian group T.a.T.u became famous, rumours arose in the media that the two girls that were alledgedly lesbians were in fact heterosexual.

by Rowan D. Easternhall July 26, 2006

ironic

That which is of, related to, or exhibiting characteristic features of the band Iron Maiden.

That band is very ironic.

That hipster is wearing a Powerslave t-shirt to be ironic.

by amssp December 14, 2010

That's so ironical

A saying by someone who has no clue of the true definition or actual usage of the word irony. Can be used in conjunction with a "Oh my God!" and is usually used when a coincidence happens, thus proving the users stupidity.

"Your wearing the same jeans as me!?! That's so ironical!"
"Oh my God!"

by AllieShandy2 February 4, 2010

ironic prospector

The act of slinging your chick around by the butt-hairs, and throwing her out the window. Typically done while shouting Yee Hah! I found gold! Often accompanied by banjo music.

I gave Tamara the ironic prospector Saturday night, and I haven't seen her since...

by Hoogelex September 9, 2006

Ironicies

Things that are ironic.

The ironicies of that movie are halarious.

by Haceko November 10, 2009

Ironical

An ironic statement or situation someone points out or uses that isn't funny or clever and possibly not even really ironic.

The Devil Wears Pradaa is an ironical name for a metalcore band.

by Entropy Cow October 26, 2009

ironic

a cleverly written song by Alanis Morisette about spoons and airplanes

Isn't it Ironic? Don't you think?

by Alanis M. October 17, 2002