Pickwickian
\pik-WIK-ee-uhn\
adjective
1. (of words or ideas) meant or understood in a sense different from the apparent or usual one.
2. (of the use or interpretation of an expression) intentionally or unintentionally odd or unusual.
Usage: "Miles is one of my closest allies" explained Noah. "Of course, when I say 'ally' I mean that in the Pickwickian sense: Miles is not to be trusted."
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