English to Afrikaans Meaning of sarcasm - sarkasme

Sarcasm :

sarkasme

noun

ironie, spot, bespotting, sarkasme

Sarcasm :: sarkasmeSarcasms :: sarcasms

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Definitions of sarcasm in English

Noun(1) witty language used to convey insults or scorn

Examples of sarcasm in English

(1) his voice, hardened by sarcasm, could not hide his resentment(2) But sarcasm , whether or not it's the lowest form of wit, is an expression of weakness.(3) Watch out for scorn, sarcasm , ridicule and contempt and inappropriate humour.(4) Whenever the band got some coverage in music bible the NME, it was packed with sarcasm and cheap jibes.(5) From someone as sharp as Morrissey, blunt sarcasm is enormously disappointing.(6) There are jokes and smatterings of sarcasm and irony in Register stories but these aren't for you.(7) Although it looks like she is writing about the life she herself loves to lead, there is a certain amount of sarcasm in this book.(8) Her voice was dripping with sarcasm and, Cole noted with amusement, jealousy.(9) All right, we admit sarcasm isn't the nicest way to make a point, but you have to admit it's effective.(10) she didn't like the note of sarcasm in his voice(11) His wit, sarcasm , and sense of irony are not always easy to distinguish from where he is sincere.(12) Now is a time for cynics to drop their superior sneers, swap their sarcasm for a sleigh and listen to the Santa in their soul.(13) His tone held a hint of mockery and sarcasm when he addressed her as young lady.(14) Her voice dripping with cynical sarcasm , she said she would have those words mounted and framed.(15) Despite missing her lines on a number of occasions, she made up for it with fantastic sneers and sarcasm .(16) Witty sarcasm is fun, but back it up with something if you want it to be taken seriously.

Synonyms

Noun

1. derision ::

bespotting

2. mockery ::

bespotting

3. ridicule ::

bespotting

4. scorn ::

spot

7. irony ::

ironie

8. cynicism ::

sinisme

Different Forms

sarcasm, sarcasms

Word Example from TV Shows

...do I have to hold up a SARCASM sign every time I open my mouth?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2

Sarcasm?

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 14

Sarcasm?

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 16

Was that SARCASM?

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 14

I don't appreciate your SARCASM,

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

English to Afrikaans Dictionary: sarcasm

Meaning and definitions of sarcasm, translation in Afrikaans language for sarcasm with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of sarcasm in Afrikaans and in English language.

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