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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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sarcasm (plural sarcasms)
- (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.
- (countable) An act of sarcasm.
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