1. A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound.
2. A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim
the butt of contempt or ridicule.
3. mocking, contemptuous, or ironic language intended to convey scorn or insult.
4. the use or tone of such language
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EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
1. he used sarcasm to upset his opponent.
sarcasm
n sarcasm [ˈsakӕzəm]
unpleasant remarks intended to hurt a person's feelings.
adj sarˈcastic [-ˈkӕs-]
containing, or using, sarcasm a sarcastic person.
adv sarˈcastically