Irony employed in the service of mocking or attacking someone is sarcasm. Saying "Oh, you're soooo clever!" with sarcasm means the target is really just a dunderhead.
A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest.
Noun
witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid"; "Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody''s face but their own"--Johathan Swift
n.
A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered
with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest.
Sarcasm
The sarcasms of those critics who imagine our art to be a matter of inspiration.
A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest.
Usage Examples
Canada has a passive-aggressive culture, with a lot of sarcasm and righteousness. That went with my weird messianic complex. The ego is a fascinating monster. I was taught from a young age that I had to serve, so that turned into me thinking I had to save the planet.
Sarcasm I now see to be, in general, the language of the devil for which reason I have long since as good as renounced it.
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Other Usage ExamplesIn my opinion, I think sarcasm and humor in a song, without turning it into a novelty song, is really charming.
Sometimes Americans don't quite get my sense of humor. My good ol' British sarcasm seems to go over their heads.
This music won't do. There's not enough sarcasm in it.
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