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Smiled Wryly When Given The Wrong Directions

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verb

• lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

• give false or misleading information to

33%9Wryly humorous
adjective

• expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

33%8Wryly humorous
adjective satellite

• disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

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