Irony and Squib

Irony noun - Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs.

Squib and irony are semantically related In some cases you can use "Squib" instead a noun "Irony".

Nearby Words: ironic, ironical, ironically, ironist

Squib noun - Firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise.

Irony and squib are semantically related in satire topic. You can use "Irony" instead a noun "Squib", if it concerns topics such as ridicule intended to expose truth.