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Semantic shifts when the ironic sense became the main meaning?
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Many people know that the word "nimrod" comes from a sarcastic use of the name of a famous mighty hunter. According to popular belief, thanks to Bugs Bunny. Meanwhile in the Russian-speaking Internet culture, the expression “да ладно?” has only ironic use, but originally it meant the sincere surprise.

What are other words or expressions that have turned their meaning around thanks to sarcastic use?

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When someone complains how you aren't using words by their original etymology, you can say "that's nice"

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Fantastic vs fantastical, though not quite the same thing

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