sarcasm

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/

Noun

uncountable countable

(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice. / (countable) An act of sarcasm.

Japanese Meaning

皮肉：相手を嘲る、軽蔑を表現するために、鋭いまたは辛辣な言葉を使う表現。 / 嫌味：言葉の裏で批判や嘲笑を込めた、逆説的な表現。

What is this buttons?

Her sarcasm cut through the conversation like a cold wind, leaving everyone uncomfortable.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女の辛辣な皮肉は会話に冷たい風のように吹き込み、みんなを居心地悪くさせた。

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Sense（1）

Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness, the consciousness dawning upon him that his eccentricity was not receiving the ovation it merited.

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Sense（2）

(countable) An act of sarcasm.

sarcasms

（ plural ）

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