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    [Noun]  | "sar*casm" | \ ˈsär-ˌka-zəm \


    1: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain

    2: a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual

    3: the use or language of sarcasm


    Origin: 1619 ;

     Earlier sarcasmus, borrowed from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French sarcasme, borrowed from Late Latin sarcasmos "mockery," borrowed from Late Greek sarkasmós, from Greek sarkázein "to jeer at while biting the lips" (in {see: |galen|Galen:b}; perhaps, if the original sense was "to bite or strip off flesh," derivative of sark-, sárx "flesh") + -smos, suffix of verbal action {mat|sarco-|sarc-};

      * Note : The original sense of the Greek verb sarkázein is conjectural, as all instances referring to jeering or mockery come from late or post-classical sources, generally lexica. The sole significant early uses are in Aristophanes' play Peace, where the Megarians, while pulling boulders from the entrance to a cave, are described as performing the action of the verb sarkázein "like mean (?) curs," while perishing from hunger ("hoi Megarês … hélkousin d' hómōs glischrótata sarkázontes hṓsper kynídia"); and in the Hippocratic treatise "On Joints" (Perì Arthrôn), where the verb is used to describe hoofed animals eating grass. In both cases the interpretation of sarkázein is far from transparent.;

    [Noun]  | "sarcasms" 


    1: an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings;


      * e.g., " ... I know you're not happy, but there's no need to resort to petty sarcasms to make your point "



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    [Noun]  | "sarcasm" 


    1: an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings;


      * e.g., " ... I know you're not happy, but there's no need to resort to petty sarcasms to make your point "



    •  Antonyms : 

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     [ "[sarcasm][/sarcasm]" ]

    1: Inspired from BB code, sarcasm/sarcasm are used to denote sarcastic passages in one's text when their nature is rendered ambiguous by the inability of varying tone of voice or communicating exaggerated gestures, as would be the case in person-to-person conversation. This is especially useful when the said passages could easily be misinterpreted as offensive, dimwitted or otherwise unfunny. While perfectly acceptable on the internet, the use of "bracket sarcasm end-bracket" in day-to-day conversation is considered socially awkward and should be refrained from.

      * e.g.,  ... Usage of sarcasm/sarcasm: sarcasm"Insert text here"/sarcasm Example : "sarcasmOh my! It appears as if the oil industry is once again taking initiatives to save the environment. They have our best interests at heart and never buy patents for ludicrous sums of money that would otherwise render their industry unprofitable./sarcasm (Notice this is the end of the sarcastic passage and the beginning of the normally-read passage) I'm white and love grape soda. (This passage was NOT sarcastic)" 

     [ "[Sarcasm][/Sarcasm]" ]

    1: Sarcasm/Sarcasm is when something you say is sarcastic. It is necessary since it's practically impossible to tell sarcasm online as you would confuse what they say as stupidity or something. You put "Sarcasm" at the beginning of the sarcastic sentence, put sarcastic words, then put "/Sarcasm" to end the sarcastic sentence.

      * e.g.,  ... SarcasmI'm sure glad that they're littering on the floors and beaches. Isn't it great that sea turtles will eat the plastic, choke, and die instead of eating jellyfish. Who needs to use garbage cans anyway?/Sarcasm This was an example of a sarcastic sentence. I like Orange Fanta soda. This was not an example of a sarcastic sentence. Note that Sarcasm/Sarcasm was used. 

     [ "Sarcasm" ]

    1: The ability to insult idiots without them realizing it.

      * e.g.,  ... Idiot: I beat up a ten year old today. 

     [ "</sarcasm>" ]

    1: Used after a sarcastic retort to inform those too stupid to detect sarcasm by themselves. This is never spoken, only written, and generally only used in online forums or instant messenging and such.

      * e.g.,  ... Person A: You're so smart. 

     [ "Sarcasm" ]

    1: Because beating the crap out of people is illegal.

      * e.g.,  ... I speak English and sarcasm. 

     [ "sarcasm" ]

    1: A tongue of which the user speaks of something the complete opposite of what the user means. It often has the best comedic value.

      * e.g.,  ... Ex. 1: "I'm okay. Don't mind the gaping wound and the sword protruding from my back. I'm fine. Feel like a million fucking bucks, dammit." 

     [ "sarcasm" ]

    1: the bastard stepchild of irony

      * e.g.,  ... Mom: how was school today, son? 

     [ "</sarcasm>" ]

    1: Used in chats and conversations every day, "</sarcasm>" is used to denote sarcasm. In HTML programming, tages are ended with a "/", such as </b> for bold text. Usually one would say a sarcastic remark, and then use </sarcasm> to indicate that he has finished his sarcasm. It pwns your mom.

      * e.g.,  ... Yeah, I DIDN'T do you mom last night. 

     [ "sarcasm" ]

    1: Your body's natural defense against stupid.

      * e.g.,  ... You walk into a hospital room where your friend is on a bed with his left leg, no arms, and only half of his prick. You say,"How ya doin, man?" 

     [ "Sarcasm" ]

    1: is a language spoken fluently in the country of Tumblr.

      * e.g.,  ... Rebecca Black is the greatest artist of all time! #FunFunFun The statement above is obviously filled with sarcasm. 

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