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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’.

Pronunciation

Noun

Singular sarcasm

Plural sarcasms

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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