sarcasm

/ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ · noun

Meaning

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.
An act of sarcasm.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

satire(English)irony(English)caustic remark(English)sarcastic(English)mockery(English)travesty(English)derision(English)acid(English)prosodic(English)hyperbole(English)jest(English)caustic(English)

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