Sarchasm

Pronunciation: /sɑrkæzəm/

Definitions of sarchasm

noun a sarcastic remark or gesture that is meant to be humorous, but often comes across as harsh or mocking

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the sarchasm in that joke.

A2 She often uses sarchasm to hide her true feelings.

B1 The sarchasm in his tone was unmistakable.

B2 It's hard to detect sarchasm in written communication.

C1 His sarchasm was so subtle that many people missed it.

C2 She is a master of sarchasm, always keeping others on their toes.

Examples of sarchasm in a Sentence

formal The speaker's use of sarchasm in their presentation went over the heads of most audience members.

informal I love using sarchasm with my friends because we all understand each other's humor.

slang Sarchasm is my favorite type of humor - it's so sarcastic and witty!

figurative Her sarchasm cut through the tension in the room, making everyone laugh.

Grammatical Forms of sarchasm

• past tense: sarchasmed
• plural: sarchasms
• comparative: more sarchastic
• superlative: most sarchastic
• present tense: sarchasms
• future tense: will sarchasm
• perfect tense: have sarchasmed
• continuous tense: is sarchasming
• singular: sarchasm
• positive degree: sarchasm
• infinitive: to sarchasm
• gerund: sarchasming
• participle: sarchasmed

Origin and Evolution of sarchasm

First Known Use: 2003 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sarchasm' is a blend of the words 'sarcasm' and 'chasm', creating a humorous term to describe a deep divide or gap in communication caused by sarcasm.

Evolution of the word: The word 'sarchasm' was coined in the early 21st century as a playful and witty way to highlight the disconnect that sarcasm can create in conversations. It has since gained popularity in internet culture and informal communication.