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Meaning
Noun
●
In Rhetoric:
Use of
acerbic
language to
mock
or
convey
contempt
, often using
irony
and (in
speech
) often
marked
by
overemphasis
and a
sneering
tone
of voice.
●
In Comedy:
An
act
of sarcasm.
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Origin
sarcasm
English
sarcasmus
Latin
σαρκασμός
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
σαρκάζειν
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
σάρξ
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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Etym
Synonyms
Derision
Facetiousness
Irony
Ridicule
Satire
Taunt
Gibe
Related
Snark
Hyperbole
Humour
Condescension
Humor
Snideness
Pedantry
Sarcastic
Slang
Flippancy
Rudeness
Profanity
Punctuation
Arrogance
Laughter
Wordplay
Cynicism
Mockery
Trolling
Anger
Tone
Deception
Emotion
Jokes
Stupidity
Innuendo
Exaggeration
Pathos
Vulgarity
Racism
Puns
Criticism
Sadness
Pun
Flattery
Jealousy
Comedy
Diction
Gestures
Rhetorical
Language
Smugness
Words
Text
Politeness
Rhetoric
Speech
Hatred
Hypocrisy
Dramatic Irony
Body Language
Hate Speech
Tongue In Cheek
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