word
Sarcasm
SAH-rka-zuhm
/ˈsɑːˌrkæzʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sarcasm
Dictionary meaning
Witty language used to convey insults or scorn.
Examples
- I used sarcasm to upset my opponent.
Synonyms: irony
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