sarcasm

nounmasculine/sɐɾˈkaʒmu/medium

sar·cas·mo

Definition

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

His reply was dripping with sarcasm.

She didn't appreciate the sarcasm in his tone.

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Common collocations

heavy sarcasmdripping with sarcasma hint of sarcasmverbal sarcasm

Do latim 'sarcasmus', e este do grego 'sarkasmós' (de 'sarkázein', 'rasgar a carne').