sarcasm

  • 41sarcasm, satire — See irony …

    Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • 42irony, satire, sarcasm — Each of these words indicates ridicule, contempt, or mockery of someone or something. Irony is a figure of speech in which the literal (exact, denotative) meaning of a word or statement is the opposite of that intended. Cicero defined irony as… …

    Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • 43irony, sarcasm —  Irony is the use of words to convey a contradiction between the literal and intended meanings. Sarcasm is very like irony except that it is more stinging. Where the primary intent behind irony is to amuse, with sarcasm it is to wound or score… …

    Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors

  • 44irony, sarcasm —    Irony is the use of words to convey a contradiction between the literal and intended meanings. Sarcasm is very like irony except that it is more stinging. Whereas the primary intent behind irony is to amuse, with sarcasm it is to wound or… …

    Dictionary of troublesome word

  • 45irony, sarcasm —    Irony is the use of words to convey a contradiction between the literal and intended meanings. Sarcasm is very like irony except that it is more stinging. Whereas the primary intent behind irony is to amuse, with sarcasm it is to wound or… …

    Dictionary of troublesome word

  • 46Irony/sarcasm — The cornerstones of British humour. This is one of the biggest differences between the nations. The sense of humour simply doesn t translate too well …

    The American's guide to speaking British

  • 47MENSA\ candidate — Sarcasm laced term used to describe someone who would never in a million years be considered for membership by MENSA (the high I.Q. society). Always delivered with heavy sarcasm and contempt. What? You thought that playing catch with a steak… …

    Dictionary of american slang

  • 48MENSA\ candidate — Sarcasm laced term used to describe someone who would never in a million years be considered for membership by MENSA (the high I.Q. society). Always delivered with heavy sarcasm and contempt. What? You thought that playing catch with a steak… …

    Dictionary of american slang

  • 49rocket\ surgeon — sarcasm; a very stupid person The sign says pull, you rocket surgeon …

    Dictionary of american slang

  • 50sarcaustic — Sarcasm that is especially biting. A combination of the words sarcastic and caustic. She found his response beyond sarcastic; it was sarcaustic …

    Dictionary of american slang