sarcasm
sar·casm
noun \ˈsär-ˌka-zəm\Definition of SARCASM
1
: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
2
a : a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b : the use or language of sarcasm
Examples of SARCASM
- a voice full of sarcasm
- <I know you're not happy, but there's no need to resort to petty sarcasms to make your point.>
Origin of SARCASM
French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer, from sark-, sarx flesh; probably akin to Avestan thwarəs- to cut
First Known Use: 1550
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