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Sarcasm

Sarcasm Meaning & Definition
Sarcasm Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sarcasm?

[n] witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sarcasm: caustic remark | irony | satire

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See Also | humor | humour | wit | witticism | wittiness

Sarcasm In Webster's Dictionary

\Sar"casm\, n. [F. sarcasme, L. sarcasmus, Gr. sarkasmo`s, from sarka`zein to tear flesh like dogs, to bite the lips in rage, to speak bitterly, to sneer, fr. sa`rx, sa`rkos, flesh.] A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest. The sarcasms of those critics who imagine our art to be a matter of inspiration. --Sir J. Reynolds. Syn: Satire; irony; ridicule; taunt; gibe.

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