sarcasm English

Meaning sarcasm meaning

What does sarcasm mean?

Definitions in simple English

sarcasm Noun

— that is not serious but is meant to mimic. Saying something you don't mean, to be funny or to make someone feel bad. "No, I don't want any food, I'm just standing here holding an empty plate to make my fingers stronger," he said with sarcasm.

sarcasm

— noun (= irony, satire) witty language used to convey insults or scorn he used sarcasm to upset his opponent irony is wasted on the stupid Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own — -Jonathan Swift

Synonyms sarcasm synonyms

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sarcasm English » English

irony

satire

mockery

ridicule

scorn

taunt

contempt

jeer

derision

cynicism

sneer

quip

disdain

caustic remark

bitter remark

bitter

acidness

suspiciousness

scoff

sarcastic

ridiculousness

pun

pessimism

nip

mordancy

mock

misanthropy

laughter

laughableness

jibe

innuendo

humor

hit

gibe

gaudiness

disagreeableness

causticity

acerbity

Topics sarcasm topics

What do people use sarcasm to talk about?

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Mock

• What words refer to mocking someone?
  mock mockery make fun of tease taunt ridicule scorn sneer sarcasm deride derision jeer laugh at snicker snigger poke fun at play a trick on satirize satire parody caricature lampoon make a fool of roast

Examples sarcasm examples

How do I use sarcasm in a sentence?

Simple sentences

She spoke with a suggestion of sarcasm in her voice.

He doesn't understand sarcasm.

She doesn't understand sarcasm.

Sarcasm?

Sarcasm should not be confused with cynicism.

This sarcasm is custom-tailored for you.

Do I detect sarcasm?

He spoke with a suggestion of sarcasm in his voice.

Is that sarcasm?

Cut the sarcasm. Just stick to the facts.

That would be a shining example of sarcasm! It's sarcasm at its finest! Of course, I'm also being sarcastic.

Tom doesn't understand irony or sarcasm.

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Please answer my questions directly, Miss Preston, and you can keep your sarcasm to yourself.

If the state's evidence was as breathtaking as its sarcasm which I suggest is being employed to hide from the jury the failure of its own witnesses to back up its hollow case.

I don't want none of your sarcasm.

I don't see any reason for sarcasm.

I can do without the sarcasm.

Mike, sarcasm doesn't become you.

He'll throw a few fiery glances at me, and whittle away with his usual sarcasm.

I don't like sarcasm, Berra.

The bourgeois sarcasm!

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm, hmm? Dear boy, hmm?

Sounds like very roundabout sarcasm.

Sarcasm? - Isn't it?

I'll overlook the sarcasm.

The world is indifferent to his sarcasm, but I'm not.

If the state's evidence was as breathtaking as its sarcasm which I suggest is being employed to hide from the jury the failure of its own witnesses to back up its hollow case. Hooray!

Pay no heed to this useless idiot's sarcasm.

What must I do to avoid your sarcasm?

And your sarcasm is wasted.

I don't like sarcasm, Berra. You're out of the game too!

You know it was me. You and your insinuations and your stupid sarcasm.

I can do without your sarcasm at this hour of the morning.

Your sarcasm does not impress me, Hogan. When are they arriving?

I take it that's intended as sarcasm.

Sarcasm.

HE USED SARCASM.

BY A COMBINATION OF VIOLENCE AND SARCASM THE PIRANHA BROTHERS, BY FEBRUARY 1966 CONTROLLED LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST.

The plaintiff will refrain from further sarcasm.

And don't burden my young translator with your sarcasm. Nor with your children.

This sarcasm, if I may call it such does not become you, my little brothers.

It must be perfectly obvious to you that we've gone ever so slightly astray. so sarcasm of that.

Your sarcasm proves my point.

You do know that sarcasm's an adjustive stress reaction?

Sarcasm, a trait not liked in a man, is unbearable in a woman.

Sarcasm doesn't become you.

I'll explain first. Then your sarcasm. But I'll leave before that.

Sarcasm, sir.

I don't care for your insolence and sarcasm.

Do I detect sarcasm?

How do they put up with all your sarcasm?

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