Sarcasm

Word SARCASM
Character 7
Hyphenation sar casm
Pronunciations /ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/

Definitions and meanings of "Sarcasm"

What do we mean by sarcasm?

A cutting, often ironic remark intended to express contempt or ridicule. noun

A form of wit characterized by the use of such remarks. noun

A biting taunt or gibe, or the use of such a taunt; a bitter, cutting expression; a satirical remark or expression, uttered with scorn or contempt; in rhetoric, a form of irony; bitter irony. noun

Synonyms Irony, etc. (see satire,) taunt, fling. noun

A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest. noun

A form of humor that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning. noun

An act of sarcasm. noun

Witty language used to convey insults or scorn noun

Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.

An act of sarcasm.

A tongue of which the user speaks of something the complete opposite of what the user means. It often has the best comedic value. Urban Dictionary

The bastard stepchild of irony Urban Dictionary

Your body's natural defense against stupid. Urban Dictionary

Bodys Natural Response Against stupid. Urban Dictionary

The best language for someone who asks stupid questions, someone who states the obvious or generally, a dumbass Urban Dictionary

When one says something, but usually means the opposite. Used sometimes in order to belittle someone and make them seem retarded... or equally to amuse and impress them with your mind. Indeed. Urban Dictionary

God's gift to man. Incredibly humourous if used correctly. Urban Dictionary

Noun. A very British form of humour which derives laughs from saying something while really meaning something else. Often (though not always, contrary to popular belief) used in scathing remarks. The word 'Sarcasm' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'tearing flesh', which is why sarcastic vegetarians are so ironic. See also irony. Urban Dictionary

The brain's natural defense against the less intelligent. Urban Dictionary

Saying something ironically saying the opposite of what you mean in a jokingly "as a matter of fact" tone Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Sarcasm

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The word "sarcasm" in example sentences

avengers63, you forgot to use [sarcasm][\sarcasm]. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The word sarcasm comes from a Greek word that means "to tear flesh". ❋ Unknown (2009)

The word sarcasm is from a Greek word that means "to tear flesh". ❋ Unknown (2009)

Mr. Smith says that for the future he will give up what he calls sarcasm, and confine himself, "as far as possible," to what he calls dry reasoning from incontrovertible premises. ❋ Augustus De Morgan (1838)

"If you'd ever heard the term sarcasm, my dear, I should think you were slipping something over on me. ❋ Inez Haynes Gillmore (1921)

(for the academically challenged community, the above is what we call sarcasm) ❋ Unknown (2010)

Your attempt at sarcasm is really quite lame, in that several commenters have posted links that show the building in question did not house any office belonging to Cantor. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This means that, here at least, sarcasm is not a reliable form of reliable communication or even of reliable humor. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One, he said with sarcasm, is that “the GOI [government of Israel] forwarded the volunteer e-mail to the Bureau because they want to play by the rules.” ❋ Jeff Stein (2010)

Zoë herself is rather delightful, with a line in sarcasm that readers of her creator's blog will recognise. ❋ Nwhyte (2009)

They are SIGNIFICANTly obnoxious, HIGH-RANKING when it comes to ignorance; DOMINANT – yes – in sarcasm and hate; LEADING in Stupidity; IMPORTANT when it comes to saying NO; POWERFUL within their own FAR-RIGHT noRIGHT jurisdiction and last but not least, PROMINENT in a way that shows just how much they are ALL OF THE ABOVE!!! ❋ Unknown (2009)

Ex. 1: "[I'm okay]. Don't mind the gaping wound and the sword protruding from my back. I'm fine. Feel like a million fucking bucks, dammit." Ex. 2: "Is your car [stuck in the mud]?" "No, no, of course not. I'm only practicing how to [spray mud] using my tires. Jackass." ❋ Drake Aldan (2004)

Mom: how was school today, [son]? [Son]: it was [fuckin'] great, mom. ❋ Prosciutto Bellino (2004)

You walk into a hospital room where your friend is on a bed with his [left leg], no arms, and only half of his prick. You say,"How ya doin, man?" He says,"Oh, just great. [I feel better] than ever. I could just hop all around the world, I feel so great." You say,"Really? That's some [great news]." See, this isn't your friend trying to make you look stupid, which if you said one or both of these things, you might be, it was his immune system acting due to the high levels of stupidity being taken into his brain. It automatically responded with sarcasm. So don't take it personaly. ❋ Big Jew (2007)

Stupid:sarcasm is a gay way of [insulting]. Me:You're just too intelligent for it. Stupid: Of course i am. Me:I was being [sarcastic], [douchefuck].. ❋ The Bon And Only (2008)

[Dr. House] [speaks] sarcasmI speak two [languages]: english and sarcasm ❋ J'adore UD (2009)

Betty: [June] hi! how are you today? June: Menstral cycle - it's like I got a [fire and ice] show going off in my lower regions. It's fantastic. Betty: [Owh], doesn't sound it! June: Umm... sarcasm? Betty: No I'm not being sarcastic, it really doesn't sound it! June: *slaps head* ❋ Hannah Forster (2007)

sarcasm: Billy-"Is sarcasm really [God's gift to man]?" Me-"No, [I just] said that for [no reason]. F-nugget." ❋ ;klajd;jka (2006)

Bob: I saw 'The Others' on [DVD] the other day. Dave: [Oh, cool]. That movie wasn't [over-rated] and shitty at all! Bob: ...Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, you know. Dave: ...Fuck you. ❋ Brian The Goldfish (2005)

Girl: "Oh my god, are you crying?" [Smarter] Girl: "No, I'm just pretending to be a [fountain]." Girl: "Was that sarcasm?" Smarter Girl: "No, [of course not]." ❋ BetterThanYourMom (2014)

From Disney's The Lion King 1 1/2 (after trying to break up Simba and [Nala]) [Timon]: Well, that worked like a dream. [Pumbaa]: It did? Timon: Sarcasm is a foreign language to you, isn't it? ❋ Zippitydoodah (2008)

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