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sarcasm

/ˈsɑː.kæz.əm/

/ˈsɑrˌkæz.əm/

sarcasmnoun

sarcasms

Translations

Her sarcasm was evident in her tone.

Её сарказм был очевиден в её тоне.

Definitions

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Her sarcasm was evident when she said, 'Oh great, another meeting,' with a roll of her eyes.

A sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark; a bitter gibe or taunt.

His sarcasm was not appreciated by his colleagues, who found his comments more hurtful than humorous.

Synonyms

sarcasmadjective

/ˈsɑː.kæz.əm/

/ˈsɑrˌkæz.əm/

Attributive use of the noun before another noun (e.g. 'sarcasm detection'); no gradation.

Definitions

Used attributively before another noun to denote study, detection, or other matters connected with sarcasm.

Researchers presented a sarcasm detection algorithm at the conference.