- asteism (n.)
[asteism 词源字典]
- "genteel irony, polite mockery," 1580s, from Greek asteismos "wit, witticism," from asteios "of a city or town" (as opposed to "country"), from asty "town, city," especially (without the article) "Athens."[asteism etymology, asteism origin, 英语词源]