Poe
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Also seen as: Poeing · Poed
Sense 1
A person whose views, statements, or behaviour are so extreme or satirical that it is impossible to tell whether they are sincere or parodic.
Người có quan điểm, phát biểu, hoặc hành vi quá cực đoan hoặc châm biếm
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A post, comment, or message whose sincerity cannot be determined; specifically, one that may be parody, satire, or trolling, but could also be a genuine expression of belief.
Bài đăng, bình luận, hoặc tin nhắn không thể xác định được sự chân thành
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To impersonate or mimic an extreme viewpoint in a way that invokes Poe's law.
Nhân cách hóa hoặc bắt chước quan điểm cực đoan
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Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To write or create a message so extreme or parodic that it is difficult to distinguish from sincere extremism.
Viết hoặc tạo ra thông điệp quá cực đoan hoặc châm biếm
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Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Poe” mean?
A person whose views, statements, or behaviour are so extreme or satirical that it is impossible to tell whether they are sincere or parodic.
Is “Poe” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.