sarcasm

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 See also 1.3.3 Antonyms

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[edit] Etymology

From Late Latin sarcasmus, from Ancient Greek σαρκασμός, from σαρκάζειν ‘gnash the teeth (in anger)’, literally, 'to strip off the flesh', from σάρξ ‘flesh’.

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• IPA: /ˈsɑːkæzəm/
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[edit] Noun

sarcasm (plural sarcasms)

1. (uncountable) A form of humor that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Saying something that is opposite of what is intended to be meant.
2. (countable) An act of sarcasm.

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• derision
• facetious
• irony
• ridicule
• sarcastic

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• laudation