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Sarkasmus

sarcasm

noun zar-KAS-moos Rare
Communication Language

Origin: from Greek sarkasmos

Also means

sharp mocking irony

Usage Note

Sarkasmus is biting, often hurtful irony. Sharper than Ironie, it typically involves mockery of a person or situation. Described as beißender Sarkasmus (biting sarcasm) in texts. Rarely pluralised.

Examples

"Seine Antwort troff vor Sarkasmus."

Natural Translation

His answer dripped with sarcasm.

Literal Translation

His answer dripped from sarcasm.

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