What do you mean?
The word “mean” has a lot of different meanings. Study this information. Do you know all these meanings of “mean”?

Important vocabulary
We’re going to find out more about irony, but first let’s look at some important words or phrases.
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| I know it. | Word/Expression | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| tremendous | ||
| awesome | ||
| horrible | ||
| disgusting | ||
| compliment | ||
| attitude | ||
| to make fun of someone | ||
| rear-end | ||
| klutzy | ||
| spill | ||
| pencil case | ||
| harsh | ||
| mock | ||
| mockery | ||
| beware | ||
| eyeroll | ||
| sarcasm | ||
| sarcastic |