- pronunciation:
- sar
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a scornfully ironic remark.
- similar words:
- acid, crack, dig, gibe, quip, scoff, shaft, squib, wisecrack
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definition 2: |
the use of scornful or mocking language.
His reply was full of sarcasm that stung her.- similar words:
- derision, disparagement, irony, mockery, satire, scorn
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related words: |
acrimony, derision, gibe, mockery |
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The word
sarcasm comes from an ancient Greek verb that means "to speak bitter words," "to tear flesh like a dog," and "to bite one's lips in anger." Sarcasm is an effective way to be mean to others, but the Greeks knew it could leave the user feeling a bit sore too.