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witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid"; "Satire is a sort of ...
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Sarcasm from Greek σαρκασμός (sarkasmos), 'mockery, sarcasm' is sneering, jesting, or mocking a person, situation or thing. ...
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the use of verbal irony in which a person appears to be praising something but is actually insulting it: eg, "She'sa real winner!"
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A form of verbal irony, expressing sneering, personal disapproval in the guise of praise. (Oddly enough, sarcastic remarks are often used between friends, perhaps as a somewhat perverse demonstration of the strength of the bond--only a good friend could say this without hurting the other's ...
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A cutting, often ironic, form of wit intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule
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raw and scornful use of apparent approval to express disapproval. Another of London's favorite devices for social commentary.
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The use of words that are the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to someone or to make fun of them.
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the use of praise to mock someone or something; the use of mockery or verbal irony
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A verbal tone in which it is obvious from context that the speaker means the opposite of what he or she says. "Mom, I'd love to see Howard the Duck with you" is probably a phrase you would say sarcastically.
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A verbal form of irony. Saying the exact opposite of what one thinks in order to mock another person. Sarcasm expresses scorn, disapproval, or annoyance. Example: "'Ford! Hello, how are you?' 'Fine,' said Ford, 'look are you busy?' 'Am I busy?' exclaimed Arthur. ...
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A taunting, sneering, cutting or caustic remark, generally ironic; made with the intention of belittling, hurting or ridiculing an individual or an idea. "She had lost the art of conversation, but not, unfortunately, the power of speech." - George Barnard Shaw
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n. heavy use of apparent praise for an actual dispraise: it is the common man's usual form of irony; sarcasm is personal and intended to hurt.
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Bitter or cutting speech; speech intended by its speaker to give pain to the person addressed.
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Sarcasm is a form of irony that attacks a person or belief through harsh and bitter remarks that often mean the opposite of what they say. See, for example, Dave Bidini's sarcastic description of arena names in "Kris King Looks Terrible": ". . . these days, arena names make little sense. ...
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crudely mocking or contemptous language; heavy verbal irony
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Language that conveys a certain idea by saying just he opposite such as if it's raining outside and you say, "My what a beautiful day."
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A form of sneering criticism in which disapproval is often expressed as ironic praise. Jamison was walking away from the counter and suddenly dropped his lunch tray. A stranger at the next table looked up and said, "Well, that was really intelligent."
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