(adj.) making use of irony partly for the purpose of disguising some genuine interest or affection; using irony to explain a guilty pleasure or a nostalgic attachment
Person 1: Why are you wearing that Power Rangers shirt?
Person 2: Well, at first it was supposed to be ironic, but I actually like the shirt now, so I guess it's only semironic.
Person 1: Oh. That almost makes sense.
Person 2: Well, at first it was supposed to be ironic, but I actually like the shirt now, so I guess it's only semironic.
Person 1: Oh. That almost makes sense.
by accostcodexterslab November 18, 2013