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sarcasm

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɑrˌkæzəm/ · UK /ˈsɑːkæzəm/

sarcasm means: A way of joking or hurting someone by saying something different from what you really mean.

noun

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A way of joking or hurting someone by saying something different from what you really mean.

  • I could hear the sarcasm in her voice.
  • His cheerful reply was full of sarcasm.
  • Was that praise or sarcasm?

Similar words: irony, mockery

Common phrases: with heavy sarcasm, hint of sarcasm, use sarcasm, cutting sarcasm

Questions about sarcasm

What does sarcasm mean?

A way of joking or hurting someone by saying something different from what you really mean.

What is sarcasm in other languages?

Türkçe: alay · Español: sarcasmo · Français: sarcasme · Deutsch: Sarkasmus · Italiano: sarcasmo · 日本語: 皮肉

How do you pronounce sarcasm?

In American English /ˈsɑrˌkæzəm/; in British English /ˈsɑːkæzəm/.

How do you use sarcasm in a sentence?

I could hear the sarcasm in her voice. His cheerful reply was full of sarcasm.

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