irony1 /ˈʌɪrəni/ noun the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. “‘Don’t go overboard with the gratitude,’ he rejoined with heavy irony” Similar: sarcasm sardonicism dryness causticity sharpness acerbity acid bitterness trenchancy mordancy cynicism mockery satire ridicule derision scorn sneering wryness backhandedness sarkiness Opposite: sincerity a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result. plural noun: ironies “the irony is that I thought he could help me”

joking /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ/ adjective adjective: joking humorous or flippant. “a joking manner” joke /dʒəʊk/ verb gerund or present participle: joking make jokes; talk humorously or flippantly. "she could laugh and joke with her colleagues

sarcasm /ˈsɑːkaz(ə)m/ noun noun: sarcasm; plural noun: sarcasms the use of irony to mock or convey contempt. “she didn’t like the note of sarcasm in his voice”

Just a few definitions for you there lad, don’t take life so seriously 😆