Meaning & use
sarcasm
The use of remarks that mean the opposite of what they say, usually to mock or criticize someone.
See it in a sentence
His sarcasm made it hard to tell if he was actually impressed or annoyed.
She rolled her eyes at his sarcasm, wishing he would just answer seriously.
A note on using this word
Sarcasm relies heavily on tone of voice, which is why it is often misunderstood in text messages.
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