Meaning Of The Word Wry

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What's The Definition Of Wry?

wry
If someone has a wry expression, it shows that they find a bad situation or a change in a situation slightly amusing.

wry in American English
to writhe or twist
turned or bent to one side; twisted
adjective: produced by a distortion or lopsidedness of the facial features

wry in British English
adjective: twisted, contorted, or askew
verb: to twist or contort

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