Noun: sarcasm 'saa(r),ka-zum
- Witty language used to convey insults or scorn, esp. saying one thing but implying the opposite
"he used sarcasm to upset his opponent";
- irony, satire, caustic remark
Derived forms: sarcasms
See also: sarcastic, sarky [Brit, informal], unsarcastic
Type of: drollness, humor [US], humour [Brit, Cdn], wit, witticism, wittiness
Encyclopedia: Sarcasm