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sarcastic

adjectivemasculine/sɐɾˈkaʃtiku/medium

sar·cás·ti·co

Definition

Using or characterized by sarcasm; expressing sharp, bitter irony, often with the intent to hurt or ridicule.
His sarcastic comment visibly hurt her.
He has a very sarcastic sense of humour, not everyone appreciates it.
Common collocations
sarcastic tonesarcastic remarksarcastic humoursarcastic smile

Etymology

Do latim 'sarcasticus', do grego 'sarkastikós', de 'sarkázein' (rasgar a carne, morder os lábios com raiva).

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