Sarcasm
A sharp, often ironic remark intended to mock or convey contempt.
nounSarcasm
A sharp, often ironic remark intended to mock or convey contempt.
nounImagine This
Picture a coworker replying to a teammate's perfectly ordinary effort with a sly smile and the remark, 'Nice job,' spoken in a tone that clearly means the opposite.
Sounds Like
/ΛsΙΛr.kΓ¦z.Ιͺ.zΙm/ (SAR-kaz-uh-zum)
Looks Like
Looks like the related adjective 'sarcastic'; shares the same root and ends with -ism
Remember This
The word comes from Greek sarkasmΓ³s, from sarkazein 'to tear flesh,' originally implying cutting taunts; in modern use it refers to biting irony used to mock.
Other Forms
Connect With
irony, mockery, sardonic, caustic, sneer, derision
Note
Sarcasm is a form of irony and can be hurtful or alienating. It is not the same as a genuine compliment or straightforward criticism. Use caution in formal writing or sensitive situations.